Paul the Apostle was a pioneer in missions. The part that he played in propagating the Gospel throughout the world is astounding and awe-inspiring. His life is a wonderful witness and constant challenge to those individuals whom God calls to be missionaries. The church depends on men (and women) with characteristics like Paul. Acknowledging and applying those traits personally will help the missionary to be spiritually successful in his service for God.
First of all, Paul was a man who prayed. To pray for his own nation was a habit for Paul. “Brethren, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God for them is for their salvation” (Romans 10:1). Likewise, Paul prayed...
First of all, Paul was a man who prayed. To pray for his own nation was a habit for Paul. “Brethren, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God for them is for their salvation” (Romans 10:1). Likewise, Paul prayed...
No one gives of his means to a person or an organization in which there is little or no interest. And no one will give to a cause if there is no intelligence behind the gesture. “He who gives an answer before he hears, it is folly and shame to him” (Proverbs 18:13). Therefore, there is a connection between interest and intelligence when giving. After these two areas coincide, then instruction must follow in order for giving to be sound and successful. Interest, intelligence and instruction are all crucial when seeking to contribute to missionary endeavors.
First of all, information must be provided in order to arouse interest. An individual’s head must be filled before the heart can feel. As interest grows...
First of all, information must be provided in order to arouse interest. An individual’s head must be filled before the heart can feel. As interest grows...
To win others to Jesus Christ, a believer must burn with “love” deeply (1 Peter 4:8) and “shine” with light brightly (Philippians 2:15). A Christian can only offer to others what he himself possesses. If an opportunity to speak face-to-face with someone presents itself, the believer must grasp what is within reach. Soul winning is an intimate, individual task. A personal touch counts; reach for that particular soul. Christ’s most stirring sermons were often shared to an audience of one.
The Samaritan woman had a face-to-face conversation with the Savior Jesus. The communication was not fancy, frivolous or forced. The woman at the well met...
The Samaritan woman had a face-to-face conversation with the Savior Jesus. The communication was not fancy, frivolous or forced. The woman at the well met...
