Missions Through Prayer

The greatest thing we possess as believers is the truth of the Gospel. Have you ever truly thought about how you have a powerful weapon to defeat the forces of darkness? Jesus is the Light of the world and is drawing men and women to Himself daily. What part can we take in His Kingdom’s work? I have begun to think about this question more regularly – how can I be effective for God’s kingdom?

We all can take part daily in His work and in fact we are commanded to take part. With the summer quickly approaching, I have been thinking often about our summer trips to Greece, East Asia and North Africa. These three teams are preparing themselves for several weeks in a foreign country to share the truth about the Light of Jesus Christ. Committing half of your summer to sharing the Gospel in places where they do not regularly hear it is one big way to take part in God’s work. However, going to another country is not the only way to be used by God.

Prayer is also an essential part of reaching this world for Christ, and we can take part in those overseas ministries from right here in America. I want to encourage you each to take time each day to pray for those who are going overseas and those who are now in other countries – that the Lord would strengthen them, teach them about His love, and use them to share the Light of the Gospel with the lost. Being part of the sending side of missions can bring you great joy as you see God answer prayers and move in mighty ways in many lives. Take a few moments right now and pray that the lost in the world would hear the Gospel of hope through Jesus Christ.

"Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds
among all the peoples." Psalm 96:3

Erin Kennedy, College Intern