As a Pastor of a small rural church I’ve often felt like I’m not doing much in the grand scheme of things.  There’s been a tendency to compare ourselves with larger ministries and believe that we are insignificant next to them.

One morning, as I was waking up,  I heard the Lord say very clearly;  

“Quit looking at how small you are and start seeing how powerful you are!”

As I pondered those words and what they meant I realized that our church, though small in number, was a very generous church.  From the time we were installed as Pastors in 1996 we began supporting Missionaries who were doing great things for the Kingdom of God. We would have them come in once or twice a year and receive a generous offering for their ministries. We’d then commit to supporting them monthly.

Those offerings always took priority over other financial needs. Sometimes things would get tough financially, but we always had more than enough.   I contribute that directly to our giving to Missions. Why? Because God takes pleasure in cheerful, prompt to do it, givers whose heart is in their giving. (2 Cor 9:7) and He is able to make all grace abound!

We have been partners with LoveCompels since 1997.  I have had the opportunity to personally travel with this ministry. I’ve seen and talked with those they’ve impacted. LoveCompels is reaching people in places most of us will never go.  Yet by sending them we now have a part in the harvest that they are reaping.

As Christ’s ambassadors in our small rural town we are sending other ambassadors to places we have not gone.  As they go to difficult places, and are willing to lay down their lives, not only do they represent our God, they represent us as well!  God positions our small church right smack dab in the middle of this world where we bring light into dark places.

“And the seventh angel sounded. And there were great voices in Heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of His Christ. And He will reign forever and ever.” Rev. 11:15

This is the Church’s job: to infiltrate the kingdoms of this world with the Kingdom of God and of His Christ. To make an impact for God in every nation, tribe and tongue.  

Everything we need to accomplish the task, even if we are small,  has been given to us.

I challenge you today; give boldly! Do your part in bringing in the harvest in unreached parts of the world.  Get involved in the Great Commission!

The rewards are eternal and you might just discover how powerful you really are!

Pastor D

Florida, USA

 

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