LIVING IN A MISSION FIELD!

LIVING IN A MISSION FIELD!

Rom 1:14-17

14 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.

15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.

16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

           Why Rome? In Paul’s day, Rome was the most wealthy, civilized, and influential city in the world. After Peter and Paul preached the gospel in Rome, the truth began to spread throughout the entire empire (Colossians1:23). But sophisticated Rome was also the most hedonistic, pagan, and dangerous mission field. Indeed, both Peter and Paul were martyred in Rome!

          A recent Newsweek cover shouted, “The Decline and Fall of Christian America” (April 13, 2009). The article said, “The number of Americans who claim no religious affiliation has nearly doubled since 1990, rising from 8 to 15 percent.”

           Those who have dreams of “one day” ministering on some needy mission field should look around because you are already there! Across the street and up the road there are many who await the Gospel. It is the task of every believer to share the good news with their neighbor.

1 Thess 1:7-8

…ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.

8 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing.

Dear Lord, help me to see my duty clearly and empower me to fulfill it. AMEN