“Things turn out best for the people who make the best out of the way things turn out.” – Art Linkletter
Mission work is full of surprises, unexpected situations and challenging obstacles. Yet, the result is always predictable when God is glorified and the gospel is clearly and directly presented. God has His way with both the missionary and those touched by the missionary. Below are some lessons that must be learned and re-learned when serving the Almighty God.
-Learn to be led by the One we are serving and adapt our priorities to meet His
-Learn how to cheerfully change your plans when unexpected conditions require it
-Do not be discouraged when faced with unexpected challenges. God has already prepared a way to overcome them in a way that will glorify Him
God said, 10 I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please. 11 From the east I summon a bird of prey; from a far-off land, a man to fulfill my purpose. What I have said, that will I bring about; what I have planned, that will I do. (Isaiah 46:10-11 NIV)
Missions is about following God’s lead and trusting Him with the result.