Weathering the Storm
How does God break up trampled down , rock-hard soil and make it much more receptive to the seed of the Gospel ? He often sends powerful storms . Severe storms create a sense of urgent need for a power greater than ourselves . This is why those in a boat on tumultuous seas cry out to God . Passengers on a plane going through dramatic turbulence do so as well . Such instances reveal a sense of intense fear and impending doom .
While storms can bring pain , they also signal opportunity . Who would have imagined God using COVID-19 to create opportunities for the Gospel ? With intense anxiety and loneliness dominating so many individuals , the soil around their hardened hearts was loosened . They found themselves with questions to which only God is the answer . This is an expression of his rich grace .
In the pages that follow , we share evidence of the grace of this pandemic season . Responsiveness to the Gospel has increased . Opportunities for engaging the one to reach the many to make disciple-makers have multiplied .
For the impact that God has used One Mission Society to have in 2020 and early 2021 … and for the past 120 years … we honor and thank him . We also thank you for your part in this ministry . It takes many people giving of themselves and working in tandem to see God ’ s kingdom grow globally .
May these stories and statistics keep us highly motivated to watch for any new storms God may send … opportunities in disguise !
In his grip in the midst of turbulence ,
Bob Fetherlin Global President , One Mission Society
2 OMS Global Impact Report