This is a group of Romanian translators that helped us on our first trip to Romania. Each one is from a different part of Romania and belongs to a local church. Most of them are students and this is volunteer work for them.
Today I will begin to post steps for preparing for a mission trip. These lessons may help you walk into diverse surroundings with less fear and more sensitivity.
When a person responds to a request with, “OK, whatever it takes,” it suggests a willing attitude and desire to do the job. Short-term mission projects are all about “whatever it takes.” From door to door evangelism, to painting walls to playing soccer to pulling teeth, short-termers find ways to bring God’s love to people.
Crossing cultural barriers and reaching out to advance the cause for Jesus Christ is no small thing. Missionaries have been motivated by the spirit of “whatever it takes” throughout all history. Through your experience, you will begin to understand this motivation that permeates the world of missionary service.
Crossing cultural barriers and reaching out to advance the cause for Jesus Christ is no small thing. Missionaries have been motivated by the spirit of “whatever it takes” throughout all history. Through your experience, you will begin to understand this motivation that permeates the world of missionary service.
Bible study preparation will help you define what it will take from you to advance the cause of Christ through your trip. As you understand the goals of your project and step up to the challenge of your role, pray that God will give you an attitude of “whatever it takes" to obey His directions and give honor to Him.
Begin by looking at the foundational truths from the New Testament book of Matthew. Jesus taught His followers some very significant truths about His perspective on our service.
In Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus tells his disciples that He will sit on His throne someday with the nations gathered before Him. He explains to us how He looks at the service we do. Read the passage and write out at least five things we can do for those in need.
What are we reminded of in verse 40?
A few chapters later, Jesus is meeting with His followers fro the last time on earth. In Matthew 28-18-20, we read the final instruction Jesus gave to all His followers. As you read Jesus’ words, write out the specific things that we are told to do.
What is the truth in verse 18 that is essential to your ability to do “whatever it takes” to share God’s love?
What does this mean for you?
Think about these two Matthew passages in relationship to your particular mission project. Write out some ways you will follow these directions.
Begin by looking at the foundational truths from the New Testament book of Matthew. Jesus taught His followers some very significant truths about His perspective on our service.
In Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus tells his disciples that He will sit on His throne someday with the nations gathered before Him. He explains to us how He looks at the service we do. Read the passage and write out at least five things we can do for those in need.
What are we reminded of in verse 40?
A few chapters later, Jesus is meeting with His followers fro the last time on earth. In Matthew 28-18-20, we read the final instruction Jesus gave to all His followers. As you read Jesus’ words, write out the specific things that we are told to do.
What is the truth in verse 18 that is essential to your ability to do “whatever it takes” to share God’s love?
What does this mean for you?
Think about these two Matthew passages in relationship to your particular mission project. Write out some ways you will follow these directions.
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