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You Can Do This !
Paul Keller , OMS Mobilization
Judges 6:14 , 16 ( NIV ) “ Go in the strength you have ... and I will be with you .”
I grew up in a missions-minded church in Ohio , but the thought of being a missionary never occurred to me . I just figured mission work was for other people .
That all changed 30 years ago when I was studying computer science at a small Christian university . I had a professor who used cutting edge information technology to assist missions organizations . He encouraged us students to likewise use our computer skills for mission work . He would often say , “ You can do this !”
I had never heard this before . No one had ever asked me personally to step out in faith and use my practical talents to further the kingdom of God , knowing he would be with me . This reminds me of when God asked Gideon to defeat the Midianites . Gideon doubted that he could do this assignment , but God gave him a great promise that he would be with him .
What about you ? Have you ever thought about obeying the Great Commission with the unique skills God has given you ? You can do this ! God is with you ! Do you know of someone who needs encouragement to be involved in missions ? Tell them , “ You can do this ! God is with you !”
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