Missions Conference 05

Greetings everyone! Today began our annual missions conference this year at school. The focus or theme this year is China. It appears that China has one of the fastest growing churches in the world. The majority of those that become believers are introduced to the gospel by individuals teaching English. It's amazing how God has opened up opportunities for believers to come into a closed country religiously and openly share their faith.

Missions has definitely always been an interest in my life. I would like to eventually serve in full time missions if that is what God would desire. I know personally that going on short-term missions trips when I was in high school played a vital role in shaping and preparing me for what will hopefully be a lifetime of dedication to God's cause and the gospel. Living in Israel, I have a burden for the Jewish nation, but who knows where or what God has for me. I'm open to go wherever and whenever He wants.

The great commission was not given as an option for believers. It was indeed commanded. That doesn't mean that you have to pack your bags, get on a plane, live in a third world country with little food, water, or indoor plumbing. But, it does mean that you are willing to go regardless of the destination or the duration. The Bible tells us that we are strangers on this earth (nomads) without a home. Even the Lord Himself is stated to have not had a pillow to lay His head on. The more attached, comfortable, and accustomed we become to this earth, the harder it will be to fulfill the Great Commision.

I want to encourage everyone if they are ever given the opportunity to go on a missions trip to live it up. You will never be the same. Begin even now where you're at. God gives us opportunities every day to prove our love for Him. There is a hurting and dying world all around us that is craving for what we have--a relationship with our Creator.

It looks like my dad will be having a heart cath done at 9AM in the morning. Pray that all will go as planned. I'll be headed down in the morning for the duration of the procedure. Thanks for all the prayers and comments. I love you all!!!