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was sent in spite of the differences - “The light that
shines farthest shines brightest.”
10:22b, 23). He was always concerned about the new
villages.
Sent In Spite of Difficulties
Bible maps are printed on the last section of most of the
Bibles. One of the interesting things is to study the
distances between various places of Bible times. It is
surprising to find how Jesus and the early apostles
travelled long distances to meet the people and preach
the Good News. Jesus Christ never calculated the
distance.
Luke 23:39 “One of the criminals who hung there
hurled insults at him: “Aren't you the Christ? Save
yourself and us!”
Christ Jesus came to give us Eternal Life, but it wasn't
easy. The Lord Jesus had 12 disciples who hardly gave
ears to his words. It was difficult for Him. He came as
an answer to the difficulties of the people of the world
but he faced difficulties at all times. He did not have
place to lay His head. The Pharisees and the Sadducees
questioned Him often.
Mel Gibson, the director of the ? lm, 'The Passion of
Christ,' tried with all articulacy to dramatize the last 10
hours of the life of Jesus Christ. But he testified that he
could accomplish only 10 percent. Indeed, we could
never understand the difficulty the Lord faced during
His earthly life.
I had the privilege to visit the 'White Cottage Centre' in
Nasik city during a preaching assignment. 'White
Cottage' is named in memory of David Livingstone's
last missionary voyage to Africa. He could not travel
because of difficulties he faced and had to en route
through India. But nothing could stop him and
eventually he died in Africa.
Are you worried about difficulties in your life and
ministry? Is struggles weighing you down? Are you
thinking of giving-up? Look to Jesus, He came in
spite of difficulties and fulfilled God's will in His life.
Sent In Spite of Distances
Luke 24:13,15 “Now that same day two of them were
going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles
from Jerusalem. As they talked and discussed these
things with each other, Jesus himself came up and
walked along with them.”
Walking to villages was almost the daily routine of our
Lord Jesus Christ. It was winter, and Jesus was in the
temple area walking in Solomon's Colonnade (John
Today, we have all the sophisticated modes of transport.
We can reach nations within hours. We travel for
vacation and fun, spending huge amounts of money.
Obeying the missionary call and going to a distant
country might be a tough thing. But not going to a
nearby village or to meet a needy person is mere
disobedience.
Sadhu Sundar Singh was born in a rich Sikh family who
had never been out of Punjab. But when God called
him, he walked across the Himalayas. If God is calling
you to a far-off place, don't delay. Go forth!
Jesus was the delight of Heaven; He was in the bosom
of the Father (John 1:18). He was the beloved of the
Father. But Father gave Him for us.
Dear Parent, are you discouraging your child to become
a missionary?
Jesus' mother stood by the cross watching her son die,
but did not say a discouraging word. Many children are
surely a delight to their parents and some could be the
only ones to them.
Even if you have only one son or a daughter, can you
still think of sending him or her as a missionary?
As we celebrate this Christmas let us not forget that
Jesus became a saviour to all by coming as the First
Missionary. There are still people dying all over the
world. During this Christmas, let us dedicate ourselves
and our children for the cause of Christ. And this would
be the gift that we could offer unto the Lord.
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