Well home at last after one month away. As I flew out of Auckland for Hawkes Bay I was amazed once again with the beauty of our land, just as I had been as I flew out of Napier on 5 September. I looked across the Hauraki Gulf and saw the many Islands and identified Ponui Island where the Lord opened my heart and enabled me to repent of my sin and confess Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord coming up 38 years ago. It was a poignant moment for me to see the place of my birth in Christ as I reflected on the commitment of many Christians that I have met over the last month.
It is very comfortable to be at home, to enjoy all the blessings of this land of abundance that we live in. As I thought about this, I thought about heaven. Nothing will ever compare to the beauty and glory that is stored up for us in the future. We can hold on to the things of this life too firmly. Whether we live in a land of green beauty or the arid conditions of Zambia as the dry season cranks up and the earth cries out for rain - the challenge is the same - only what is done for Jesus will last! Storing up treasure in heaven must be our chief end, seeking the glory of God’s name.
I cannot begin to tell you the personal challenges that have been on my heart as God has exposed me to servants of Christ that are putting everything on the line in their service of Jesus. The call of the gospel is so urgent in this needy world. To minister the love of Christ is what every one of us is to do. Not everyone is called or gifted to be a full time missionary or pastor, but every one of us is called to represent God, to live more for Him and less for self.
So does mission end as I return home? No way - it continues and intensifies. Jesus is coming back and we have a mission to see people saved and growing to be like Him. I would love you to come on a team next year and be exposed to God working in other places - it changes your perspective of life here and now!
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