The Heart of a Missionary

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