My bags are packed and my passport is in my hand. I am going to a foreign land to teach the Word of God. I get into my car to drive to the airport with nothing else on my mind. As I am backing out of my driveway I see my neighbor. I do not know his name, but I wave politely and head on my way. I am going to a foreign land to teach the Word of God. As I am driving down the road, I see a homeless man standing on the corner begging for food or any kind of assistance. My flight is scheduled to leave in two hours. I have to get to the airport. I try not to make eye contact with the man and continue to head on my way. I am going to a foreign land to teach the Word of God.
I arrive at the airport with time to spare and check in for my flight. After I have gone through security, I head to the nearest coffee shop to enjoy my $5 cup of coffee. I just want to sit in quiet for a few minutes before my flight begins to board. A woman is sitting next to me that is obviously having a bad day. She is sitting alone with tears in her eyes. Not wanting to be bothered or dragged into her situation, I pick up my coffee and head to my gate, hoping to find a place to sit while waiting for my flight to board. I am going to a foreign land to teach the Word of God.
I finally arrive at my destination and begin teaching right away. House to house and door to door I teach about Jesus and how He saves. I have so much energy from teaching that even when I am tired I keep on going down the road for there are souls to save. I return to the states with pride in my heart. A good work has been done and many have obeyed. I get in my car and head back home. Wow! What a great day! I see my neighbor checking his mail and again I politely wave. I go inside and put my bags away. “I can’t wait till next year,” I think. Week and weeks go by and I am still talking about my trip. I went to a foreign land to teach the Word of God.
Based on Matthew 28:19-20, we know that God has sent us all into the world to teach the Gospel, to seek and lead the lost to salvation. That is our mission. Teaching the Gospel is not just from a pulpit. It is not just in the classroom. It is not just on a “mission trip.” We as Christians have been sent on a mission. The mission is our purpose. We are here to serve God and to be His workmanship. We do not just go on mission trips. We should always be about the mission.
