Family of Faith

We are approaching the Easter Holiday, the day we celebrate the empty tomb, the resurrection of our LORD and SAVIOR. It is very humbling to me to even think that GOD thought I was worth the trouble; that I was worth giving up His only begotten Son, to make a way for me to go to Heaven. I am forever grateful that someone shared with me His love and the plan of salvation.

Here at Easter season, we collect a special offering, the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering, which goes to help "home" missions. Annie had a heart for missions and wanted everyone to know the love of JESUS and to hear the plan of salvation. She worked tirelessly for those things that she believed, including sharing the message of CHRIST.

I have often thought about missionaries and the difficult task they undertake. I can't imagine the anticipation and the anxiety that goes along with being a missionary. To be called somewhere that you have probably never been, to start a church, to plant seeds, to talk to hundreds, maybe thousands, of people that really have no reason to listen. Being a missionary is certainly GOD-called, and I pray for each of those that answer the call.

Thinking of missionaries and their tireless efforts led me to today's word: Galatians 6:10, NLT, reads, "Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone--especially to those in the family of faith."

I guess what I am getting at, or what is getting through to me today, is that GOD has provided a way for us to take part in the Great Commission. Now, we are to go and share the Message with those that GOD puts in our path, but, we can also have a part in missions locally and world-wide by giving to those called to be where GOD put them, those in our family of faith.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T