The Mission Field

Martin Luther was made famous when he posted his 95 Theses onto the outside of the Castle Church door.  This sign was posted on the inside of a friend's church door...

Though this if far from the 95 theses, it is one thesis that all believers should learn to live by.  When people leave their church the challenge is clear.  This church is declaring that they want their members to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ.  The pastors are saying to their members and themselves- 

"YOU ARE GOD'S CHOSEN METHOD 

TO SHARE THE GOSPEL 

WITH THE WORLD!!"

The mission field is not a football field.  This is not a game for the superstars to shine while the rest sit back and watch from the stands.  The mission field is wide open and ready for all to go and get into the game.  There is no such thing as a bench-warmer on God's mission field.  The whole church is called to participate and that is what this single thesis is declaring.

Church:  God could have come down and preached the gospel Himself, He could have sent angels, He could have done anything he wanted...but HE CHOSE TO USE US.  God chose us to share His message here on earth and He chose us to be His hands and His feet to the hurting, the lost and the dying.

Every time you leave church I want you to remember this sign.  Sunday service is simply a strategy session for you.  Once you've received your training and your inspiration it's now your turn to get out into the game and make some plays!  

You do not have to be in Peru with us to do missions work... YOU ARE ON THE MISSION FIELD DAILY.  So let's get out there and make our 'Coach' proud!!