Day Six. Principle: Witness
Scripture:
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8
Thoughts:
We envision Village to be a church where Christ connects with the world as we spread God's Truth through our words and deeds, person to person.
According to the Joshua Project, of the nearly 16,000 unique people groups in the world's 6.5 billion people, nearly 7,000 people groups remain unreached with no access to the Gospel. God's heart is to see every tribe, tongue and nation reached with the Good News. How will we reach those around the world who are lost? The answer is the church.
While not all of us will be called to the other side of the world, we all play a significant part in reaching the lost. What role must Village play in reaching the lost?
- Reach out locally: God often brings the world to us. Watch for God to provide opportunities to share the Good News here in Washington County.
- Go: Village sends an average of 100 people each year on short term missions to India, Kazakhstan, Klemtu, and Lebanon. Many Villagers today are heading out for even longer assignments—mid-term and long-term. Listen to see if God is calling you to go.
- Support: If you don't go, choose to support those who have gone. Support goes far beyond finances - words of encouragement, prayer, care packages, welcoming them when they're home, or even visiting them overseas. Be generous.
- Mobilize: Beyond supporting those working abroad, encourage others in the church to get behind our workers worldwide or even to go themselves.
Reflection:
How is God calling me to extend His Gospel to the lost world? How can I be Christ incarnate to those without Hope?
Prayer:
God, use me to reach those who have yet to hear Your Word. You have blessed me that I might be a blessing to others. Show me how to share Your heart with the world.
