Call to Missions

Every single Christian in the world is called to one thing above all else: missions. Whether it is abroad, or in your home town, we are called to live as Christ lived. It is our job to show others the difference that comes of having Christ in control of your life. This does not mean that we are to spend all of our time handing out tracts, or being overly vocal about our relationship with Christ. The opposite is more often true. In the story in the Old Testament, God’s voice was not heard in the mighty rushing wind, or the earthquake, but in the calm and quiet that followed the storm. He was not loud, he did not seek out attention from others; He simply did His work, and allowed God to bring the people to Him.

When we are trying to reach others, it is good to keep in mind that not everyone shares in the same way. While some are called to go abroad in order to spend their lives doing nothing but showing others the love of Christ, some are called to spend their time where they grew up, working a normal job, and living a normal life, quietly showing others the love of God. Some are called to acts of service. This service could be nothing more than volunteering at your church and providing the means for the church to remain in good working order. Or it might be opening your house to people from out of town, or cooking meals for the sick. Whatever the call, it is your job to follow it.

However, given that the call to each person is different, that also means that if God is calling you to one thing, you should not make yourself do something else. It will only result in frustration. Talk to God, pray, and above all, listen. He will show you where you need to be.