\n“For when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, since I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!” <\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n1 Corinthians 9:16 captures the deep conviction and sense of responsibility that Paul felt in sharing the gospel with others. He recognized that he had been entrusted with a sacred task, and it was his duty to fulfill it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As missionaries, this verse serves as a reminder to us that our work is not simply a choice or a job, but rather a calling from God. It is a privilege and a responsibility to share the good news of Jesus Christ, and we must approach it with humility and dedication, always mindful of the weight of this charge and the consequences if we were to neglect it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our greatest fulfillment comes from fulfilling God’s purpose for our lives, which includes proclaiming the gospel to all nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 Corinthians 5:18\u201321<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n“All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people\u2019s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ\u2019s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ\u2019s behalf: Be reconciled to God. God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
2 Corinthians 5:18-21 reminds us of the incredible gift and responsibility we have been given as missionaries. We are called to be ambassadors of Christ, bringing His message of reconciliation to a broken world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This passage also highlights the central message of the Gospel \u2013 that through Christ’s sacrifice, our sins are forgiven and we can become righteous in God’s eyes. As we share this message with others, we are helping to reconcile them to God and bring them into a closer relationship with Him. This is the ultimate purpose of our ministry, and it should be our driving force in all that we do as missionaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Colossians 1:25\u201327<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n“I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness\u2014the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord\u2019s people. To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Colossians 1:25-27<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
This verse also reminds us that our message is not just about salvation, but it also reveals the glorious riches and hope that are found in a relationship with Christ. As we share this truth, we are planting seeds of faith and hope in the hearts of those who hear it, and it is our duty to continue nurturing those seeds as they grow into a deep and personal understanding of God’s love for them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So let us boldly proclaim this mystery to all nations, knowing that through Christ, we can bring true hope and glory to all who believe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 Timothy 2:5\u20137<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n“For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time. And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle\u2014I am telling the truth, I am not lying\u2014and a true and faithful teacher of the Gentiles.” <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
1 Timothy 2:5-7 emphasizes the exclusivity of Christ as the only mediator between God and mankind. As missionaries, we must boldly proclaim this truth to the world, that there is no other way to salvation except through Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But it also reminds us of our role as heralds and apostles for this message. We have been specifically appointed by God to share this truth with others, and we must do so with honesty and faithfulness. Let us always remember the weight of our calling and be faithful stewards of the message of salvation through Christ alone. So that all people may come to know and believe in Him as their Lord and Savior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n