ISAIAH 49:6 (CEB)
Hence, I will also appoint you as light to the nations
so that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.
ACTS 16:9-10 (MSG)
That night Paul had a dream: A Macedonian stood on the far shore and called across the sea, “Come over to Macedonia and help us!” The dream gave Paul his map. We went to work at once getting things ready to cross over to Macedonia. All the pieces had come together. We knew now for sure that God had called us to preach the good news to the Europeans.
THE ESSENCE
God's agenda has always included preaching the good news of Jesus to the ends of the earth.
DAILY FODDER
What exactly is your role in taking the good news to the entire world? If you had a dream like Paul had would you be predisposed to blow it off as delusional or jump on it? Why was Paul inclined to jump on it?
PRAYER
God, you are beyond our boundaries. Sometimes I forget that you shine farther than I can see. Thank you for reminding me that you care for all your children around the world, including me. Keep me open to serving you in ways that I have not planned. Show me where to shine your light today. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
