Sent Into A Changing World
Read: John 17:15-18
Meditation: We are the "sent" ones into a world that is
hungry to hear the Good News. This is not some new thought or fad. This
is the prayer of Jesus. As He faced His own brutal death, Jesus was
thinking of us. Jesus knew that we (the disciples) would have to be sent
into this ever-changing world. The world is not going to come to us, we
have to go to it. We have to take on the world on its own turf. As
Christians sent into this world, we don’t get many home games, that is
why it is so scary. Isn’t it comforting to know that it’s not only
our fellow Christians praying for us, but Jesus Himself prayed for us.
The world has changed; God’s word has not. As vessels of the Church,
we have been sent to sail into the waters of a changing world with an
unchangeable message of God’s love in Christ Jesus.
Prayer Starter: Lord, give me the strength to teach Your message
on someone else’s turf. Thank You, Jesus, for praying for me, and I
know that You will lead me through whatever rough waters I come into
contact with.
Sent To Do Whatever We Can
Read: 1 Corinthians 12:6-7
Meditation: The Spirit has gifted each and every one of us with
various spiritual gifts and abilities. These gifts are given for the common
good, and God expects that we will use them to serve and bless His Church.
When we do not use the gifts that God gives us, the work of the entire team
is diminished. There are many factors that may make it seem like the mission
is impossible, but remember, God has gifted us with extraordinary abilities
to accomplish His goals.
Prayer Starter: Lord, thank You for the gifts You have given me. Help
me to recognize my gifts and use them to help my team, Your church, achieve
the goals in which You have set.
Sent Out To A Shaken World
Read: Matthew 27:54
Meditation: We are not only living in a changing world, we are also
living in a shaken world. We live in a time when there are hurricanes,
tornados, and earthquakes on a regular basis. The recent hurricane that
destroyed the Gulf Coast is a good reminder of the disasters, both natural
and man made, that we deal with in today’s time. This is where Christians
are so important. It’s important for people to be comforted and given hope
in times of disaster. We are called to be a light in the darkness of today’s
shaken world.
Prayer Starter: Lord, give me the wisdom and love to touch people
with Your love. Help me to give people hope when it seems that there is
nothing to hope for. Help me to be a light in this dark, shaken
world.
Sent Out With A Purpose
Read: Acts 13:36
Meditation: Our life, like David’s, is meant for a purpose. God
gives us the tools needed to reach the world around us. The Bible tells us
in John 4:34: "Jesus said to them, ‘My food is to do the will of
Him who sent me, and to finish His work.’" We live for the
purpose of completing God’s work here on Earth. We often don’t know how
this is done, but we have to leave ourselves open to every call God gives
us. Until the day we pass from this earth, God is working His good and
perfect will in and through us. With this in mind, we should wake up
everyday, praying for God to reveal His calling to us for that day.
Prayer Starter: Lord, help me to see Your purpose in my life. Help me
to be open to Your good and perfect will. Thank You, Jesus, for praying and
giving me the words and actions to complete Your mission.
Sent To Babylon or Jerusalem?
Read: Matthew 10:16
Meditation: Where do we go? Are we going to be sent to those who we
are familiar with, or are we going to be sent to foreign people who scare us
a little bit? Jesus tells us both. There are times in our lives when we work
good in the people who are closer to us, but sometimes Jesus also sends us
among the pagans. Wherever it is, it is important that we remember why we
are sent there. We are sent to teach people about God, and to show the same
love that Christ showed us.
Prayer Starter: Lord, give me the courage to go to people I know and
people I don’t know. Give me the words and actions to show Your love for
Your children.
Send Me
Read: Isaiah 6:8
Meditation:
We should be excited to be called to such important work. We
should be willing to go to places where no one else will go. That’s
the point. Jesus went to Damascus. Paul went all over the Roman empire.
Luther went deep into Catholic territory. We are not always sent to the
places we are more comfortable with. Therefore, we should look forward
to God challenging us by sending us to uncomfortable places. As we go
about our lives, we should always be willing to say, "Send me, send
me."
Prayer Starter: Lord, give me the excitement to teach Your Word
everywhere. I look forward to new challenges because I know that You
will inspire me, teach me, and give me the courage to be successful in
Your work.
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