Monday, September 8, 2008

A Call to the Faithful

This is a call to the Faithful,
An outstretched arm to the Faithless...




There are a few words I never thought that I would say, "I'm a missionary." Well actually I am a missionary kid(Mk) but it's kinda the same thing. Even If I would of thought of ever saying them, I would not have wanted too. Over the years I have heard many missionaries speak at different churches, and I was never really that interested. I mean, I would listen and everything, but I never imagined that I would be one someday. But God had other plans.

Do any of you ever think of what Christ said in Matthew 28:19? "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." Do these words ever pass through your minds? Usually when people hear these words they think they need to go to the other side of the world to do this. That may be true, but God does not want everyone to go all over the world. He may want some of you to stay where you are. You do not need to go Africa, Japan, or even Mexico to be a light for Christ. You can be a light and an example to those living around you. Be friendly to your neighbors, get a relationship going. Give someone a smile as you pass them by, say good morning to someone that you pass on the way to work even though you're not a morning person. It is a good way to be a light, and make people ask themselves why you are so happy all the time.
God has called some to the uttermost parts of the world, some to different states, and others to stay put. But no matter where you have been called or what you are doing; you can always shine Christ's love to people around you. Stop being so selfish, ask someone how they are doing instead of just worrying about your own problems. Do it for yourself, do it for someone else, do it for God.




This is a call to the Faithful,
An outstretched arm to the Faithless...

2 comments:

Elizabeth said...

Hey Tyler!
Yay, I read your bloggy!
Man, I can tell how much you have grown just by reading this! This has been really encouraging to me!
Since I've moved to England, I've been afraid to share my faith, but just by being a friend to someone can show that I am different! Thanks for sharing this! This just made my day! Love you! :D

Debbie M said...

Great post Tyler! Again... you express yourself very well. Starting to sound like a pastor... or youth pastor... or missionary (career). hmmmmm