It was a regular occurrence. I got to the point I waited for it. If it didn’t come I wondered what was wrong. It was only an hour and a half trip but I’m sure it seemed must longer when you’re a little kid. Finally it would come. From the back seat an urgent cry, “most home?” Zac’s version of “Are we there yet?” It’s a natural question. One to be expected on a long, difficult journey. It is to be expected especially when you are anxious to arrive at your destination. “Not yet,” was our normal reply. But eventually we could point to certain landmarks to indicate we’re getting close. When we did – hope was born.
We’ve been given an assignment, “Go into all the world and preach the Gospel.” In fact we’re told we can’t go home unto the Gospel has been proclaimed to all the world. Are we there yet? Not yet but there are some encouraging signs. For the first time in history, we can identify the people groups that remain untouched by the Gospel. We can get there in our generation. That’s going to require a renewed effort. It is going to require that we pray, we give and we go. We are asking that each Sunday School class or department adopt and “unreached people group” for the next year. Each week you will pray for a Gospel awakening. A missionary, the Scripture in their language, that the light of the Gospel will penetrate their dark world. Our Lottie Moon Christmas Offering goal for this year is $9000. Yes that is the largest goal we’ve ever set. Yes these are difficult economic times but the need is great and so we ask you to give. Finally there are opportunities for you to go. Short-term volunteer mission opportunities abound. Is God calling you? We cannot sit back, send our money and expect our mission board to accomplish our task. We must be willing to go if called.
Are we there yet? Not yet but we’re close. I’ll see you Sunday.
Rod