A Vision for Missions

Sunday we begin our Mission Emphasis Month series, “That The Earth May Hear His Voice.” For the next four weeks we will highlight our missionaries in weekly videos or live presentations from those we support on the field. This week Rev. Chuck Emerson will be ministering to us from Psalm 67. 

Notice the petition of the psalm, “May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us.” Next the psalmist gives the purpose of receiving God’s blessing, saying, “that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations.” The purpose of receiving from God is that the world will know the grace of God. We don’t hoard God’s blessings: we function as channels for others to receive and know the Lord. 

In his book, Free of Charge, Miroslav Volf says, “God gives so that we can help others exist and flourish as well as flourish ourselves. God gives to make us generous givers.” What happens when the flow of God’s love reaches us? Does it pool or does it flow out into the lives of others?

Join us Sunday was we consider our participation in God’s mission to bless the world.