Serving Around the World
The boat had broken down and we had to hike out of the jungle. Our crew decided we would take whatever trail went up and if the trail forked, we would go to the left. We set out on our journey and finally made it to an old church where we spent the night on the floor.
The next day, our bush pilot located us and the first team was sent out. Thomas Webb and I waited for the last flight out. Our pilot, David, got us in the plane with all of our equipment and supplies. He then warned us that the plane might be overloaded. As the plane traveled down the runway, the pilot started screaming.
Thomas and I looked at each other and I said, “Well, this is it.” As the plane barely cleared the trees, the pilot finished his scream by saying, “I just love this!” He scared us to death, but it reminded us of something—even if it is frightening, scary or a challenge, we just love serving our Lord around the world.
Whether you are a volunteer with Rivers of the World (ROW) or serving as a missionary with your church, we are all called to share the good news of salvation to everyone—whether it is our next door neighbor, co-worker, someone in another state or in another country.
In Mark 16:15 we read:
“He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.’”
Today, I challenge you to step out of your comfort zone, set aside your fears, “go into your world,” and tell everyone about the saving grace of God, the immeasurable love of Jesus Christ and the hope of eternity they can have through a personal relationship with our Lord.
