God calls us to be in mission @ locally, to our neighbours, to people in other towns and states, to people overseas....to the ends of the earth...EVERYWHERE and EVERYONE
When we are involved in mission we will be mixing with and interacting with people who are:
- different from us,
- who see life differently,
- who we might not understand!!!
The Spirit changes us from our natural way of living which is self focussed to seeing life differently....that it is about loving God and loving others (despite their differences)...
Accessing God's Spirit....
Spirit is given to us at our baptism
God's Spirit continues to come to us through His word....so being involved in prayer, bible reading and study, small groups, worship and Christian relationships will help us be renewed by God's Spirit.
Also God's Spirit brings together as a community to be active in mission...
Mission is primarily a community thing (involving not just one but numerous people)...
This week:
- Spend time in prayer, worship and with other Christans talking about scripture
- Take notice of the many people you are interacting with...(God has placed you amongst them so you can bear witness to him).
- Make an effort to interact with people who are different from you...
- Over the next month build a bridge to someone for the sake of the Gospel....think about how your friendship can link them to Jesus not just through you but also other Christians (the church).
