we're on a mission from god

My children enjoy trying to stump one another by quoting movie lines. The title of this article is most familiar.  One wonders if the producers knew just how accurate the idea is with regard to the Christian’s new life in Christ. Jesus told His apostles directly and all of His followers indirectly to “Go….make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit…”. Our mission from God is to live every day giving praise, worship and service to Christ our King and being ready to make a defense for the hope which is in us. The saints are always willing to share the gospel with any and all inclined to listen. They desire to live according to His word as a testimony to the righteousness of Christ. Our mission begins with being a disciple of Jesus and then making disciples by “teaching (them) to obey all that (Jesus) has commanded…”. As the Lord’s adopted children ,we are mission minded, we support missions and we stay involved with mission work. I appreciate the work done at the Delmarva Christian Service Camp and the focus on missions each year at “Missions Week”. We have hosted many devoted brethren who serve in locations all over the world.  It’s a great testimony to the power of God to behold lives changed, churches started and the name of Jesus exalted through the dedication of missionaries. I recently had the privilege to spend  a short time with a dear friend and fellow preacher from Saint Petersburg, Russia. Victor Nikitin, a hardened atheist for much of his life was taught the gospel by his then future son-in-law, John Doughty. John and his father took a team to Russia shortly after the “wall” came down. Through preaching and teaching, Victor, along with his wife and daughter, repented, were immersed into Christ and accepted the mission of discipling others. Years later a group of Victor’s young disciples came to the USA and spent time in Delaware. I was unable to visit Victor in Virginia this last trip he made to America. Brother John called me a few weeks ago and said he was bringing his father in law to the airport in DC, and wondered if I would like to talk to him on the phone before he headed back to Russia. I happened to be on my way at that very moment to DC to drop off my daughter at the airport bound for a mission trip to Africa! What timing God!!  We all met at Dulles for about an hour, took photos, reminisced, prayed and sent our loved ones on their way. Working this “Mission From God” can be hard at times and demands sacrifice, but wether we GO or wether we SEND it always results in much joy.   All Christians are in the mission business. Your children may be your current mission as you teach them the love of God.  Your work mates might be your mission as you set the example of Godly behavior. Your friends and neighbors might be your mission through works of service and compassion on those around you. Remember, “as you go” make disciples. 

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