THE HEART OF A MISSIONARY
Those of us who dream of setting the captives free
by laying hands upon blind eyes that are opened and see
or who understand that the greatest miracle is the salvation of man
are the missionaries that Jesus has anointed
to preach the good news of the gospel of peace
to reach into broken hearts and start the process
of resurrection of the dead in spirit
to the glorious new life in Christ.
I’ve heard it called evangelism
and when one is supernaturally touched for this ministry
miracles and gifts of healing will accompany the office
it is more a ministry for sinners
than for the church itself
for the message is about salvation
and most of those in the church are saved
So where is this mission field that God
would have us go?
Well I believe it is right outside our door
it is standing right in front of us
it is wherever we are called
and it is never a job that is done
for God wants all His people saved
and we are doing this for Him
People may be too busy to notice
and we may never have an audience
that recognizes our task
and no one may even care
but God knows and sees
and will provide us with all we need
to carry out His awesome deed
So missionaries and evangelists rejoice
I can hear God in your voice.
Julie Evans
— 1/10/2001