Scripture:
"I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus." Acts 21: 13
Reflection:
One of the greatest and most well known missionary was Dr. David Livingstone. He was especially admired for his sacrifice for his savior. Listen to what he said about sacrifice. "People talk of the sacrifice I have made in spending so much of my life in Africa. Can that be called a sacrifice which is simply acknowledging a great debt we owe to God, which we can never repay? Is that a sacrifice which brings its own reward in healthful activity, the consciousness of doing good, peace of mind, and a bright hope of a glorious destiny? It is emphatically no sacrifice. Rather it is a privilege. (Later on he said) I never made a sacrifice. Of this we ought not to talk, when we remember the great sacrifice which he made who left His Father's throne on high to Himself for us."
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life." (John 3:16)
You know Jesus Christ did not consider it to be to big of a sacrifice to die on the cross for all of us. He did it because He loves us. Why should I think it to big of a sacrifice to spread God's love right now, today. You really don't have to be a missionary like the apostle Paul or Dr. Livingstone. You don't need to be sent to some remote mission field. Your mission field may be your neighbor, your co worker, a family member. You see we all need to hear that our Father God had only one Son, and He gave that one Son to us, so that we are forgiven, yes you and I and our neighbor are forgiven. We are a forgiven people, our sins are forgiven, all our sins are forgiven. And we have eternal life. We have to do only one thing, and that is to believe this and to believe in the love of God. This is indeed a privilege
Prayer of Acceptance:
"Lord Jesus Your word has convinced me that You are the Son of God- the Savior of the world. Today, as best I know how, I receive You into my heart by faith, asking You to forgive my sins and become my Guide through life. I realize that an almost faith is really no faith at all. And so I hold nothing back from You. Lord I am persuaded. Thank You that my life has been invaded by Your loving presence. In Jesus Name AMEN!
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