Judy for Jesus
February 19th, 2008, 03:48 PM
OUR MISSION
by: Maxine M
Our Lord's last and great commission was...Spread the Gospel's Good News
The good news that Christ died and rose again, so Salvation's way they could choose
Choose to accept His love & forgiveness OR eternal separation ..if they refuse
Now, we're not all in a position to leave home & family for a foreign land
And in reality for some, this isn't what God had planned
To reach those all around us, THIS was His purposed command
So we all CAN accomplish "This Commission" right where we live each day
By the things we do, the love we show, the words we say
By being steadfast and vigilant...keeping in mind its Christ's image we are to convey
Most don't have opportunity to go to seminary or learn Spanish, French or German
Or are gifted to stand at a pulpit and give an eloquent sermon
But we ALL can do SOMETHING to promote His name, as we so determine
Maybe simply take meals to the elderly, offer a helping hand
Little acts of kindness...need not always be something big and grand
But if done in the love of Christ, His message will expand
Foreign natives are not drawn to Christ only by the missionary's words he speaks
But also by necessary aid, the relief they desperately seek
Help for those whose past, present & future is terribly bleak
God's work doesn't require a dynamic personality, excellent speech, or one who is intellectually "smart"
He can use even meager talents, when willingly offered from the heart
He sees our "Missionary Potential" before we even start
We can all be an encourager when disappointment & dispair take a toll
Paul, on the mission field, was grateful for those who "refreshed" his soul
So perhaps being a "Prayer Warrior" is your God given role
Flies are attracted to honey instead of vinegar, an old proverb states
Fish are lured and caught, when hooks have attractive baits
So a joyful and winsome attitude may bring some to Jesus & the Heaven that waits
Try smiling at a stranger, see their spirit lift
Pat someone on the back and say "Good Job!"..better than an expensive gift
Tell an employee, "You're tired, let me finish your shift!"
It's bible study night, invite your neighbor to go along
You know the WORD is able to pull him from the unbelieving throng
To change his life and put him on the narrow path, where we all belong
Crisis hit your life? Be strong!
Your unsaved friend may wonder, How do they have that inner-peace..that for which I long?
There just might be an opportunity to share the resurrection story & salvation's song
There is literature, books, and Gospel tracts to be mailed or handed out
Telling the world what Jesus and Christianity is really all about
Even if only one seed grows, the angels will rejoice...Hallelujah shout!!
So plant seeds of faith and pray for a bountiful yield
Take advantage of whatever influence you may wield
To spread the Gospel, HERE, on your own personal mission field
by: Maxine M
Our Lord's last and great commission was...Spread the Gospel's Good News
The good news that Christ died and rose again, so Salvation's way they could choose
Choose to accept His love & forgiveness OR eternal separation ..if they refuse
Now, we're not all in a position to leave home & family for a foreign land
And in reality for some, this isn't what God had planned
To reach those all around us, THIS was His purposed command
So we all CAN accomplish "This Commission" right where we live each day
By the things we do, the love we show, the words we say
By being steadfast and vigilant...keeping in mind its Christ's image we are to convey
Most don't have opportunity to go to seminary or learn Spanish, French or German
Or are gifted to stand at a pulpit and give an eloquent sermon
But we ALL can do SOMETHING to promote His name, as we so determine
Maybe simply take meals to the elderly, offer a helping hand
Little acts of kindness...need not always be something big and grand
But if done in the love of Christ, His message will expand
Foreign natives are not drawn to Christ only by the missionary's words he speaks
But also by necessary aid, the relief they desperately seek
Help for those whose past, present & future is terribly bleak
God's work doesn't require a dynamic personality, excellent speech, or one who is intellectually "smart"
He can use even meager talents, when willingly offered from the heart
He sees our "Missionary Potential" before we even start
We can all be an encourager when disappointment & dispair take a toll
Paul, on the mission field, was grateful for those who "refreshed" his soul
So perhaps being a "Prayer Warrior" is your God given role
Flies are attracted to honey instead of vinegar, an old proverb states
Fish are lured and caught, when hooks have attractive baits
So a joyful and winsome attitude may bring some to Jesus & the Heaven that waits
Try smiling at a stranger, see their spirit lift
Pat someone on the back and say "Good Job!"..better than an expensive gift
Tell an employee, "You're tired, let me finish your shift!"
It's bible study night, invite your neighbor to go along
You know the WORD is able to pull him from the unbelieving throng
To change his life and put him on the narrow path, where we all belong
Crisis hit your life? Be strong!
Your unsaved friend may wonder, How do they have that inner-peace..that for which I long?
There just might be an opportunity to share the resurrection story & salvation's song
There is literature, books, and Gospel tracts to be mailed or handed out
Telling the world what Jesus and Christianity is really all about
Even if only one seed grows, the angels will rejoice...Hallelujah shout!!
So plant seeds of faith and pray for a bountiful yield
Take advantage of whatever influence you may wield
To spread the Gospel, HERE, on your own personal mission field