The art of missions is exciting.
One of the exciting things in life, which many of us have gone through, is learning a bicycle.
These days, bicycles come with a special set of training wheels that are attached to the back wheels.
The two little wheels attached to the back wheel are there to help provide balance and confidence to the rider.
But many of us, would have also learnt the bicycle in the old-fashioned way…
the parent or a friend who ran alongside the one learning, until the rider got under way.
This person, who would be accompanying, would most often say three things, while learning this art of cycling…
Always keep the eye on the road…
… to keep the focus
Don’t lean to the left or the right side…
… to have proper balance
Remember, I am always there with you…
… to feel the confidence and trust
These three principles would help the person to learn quick this art of cycling
Like the art of cycling, the Apostles are also given some basic principles…
… the principle to keep focus
… the principle to have a proper balance
… the principle of confidence and trust
The ministry of Jesus had gained a lot of popularity.
>> There were crowds of people following Him…
>> There were multitudes of persons attracted to Him…
The Heart of the Lord is moved in empathy for these people.
The Gospel says, “When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd” (Mt 9:36)
But as the saying goes… “Challenges are what makes life interesting, and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful!”
The art of missions is exciting.
We may feel a little afraid at times…
We may sometimes even fall..
But we only need to follow some of the basic principles, coupled with His Grace…
… to be focussed on the Lord alone
… to be balanced in prayer and faithfulness
… to be trusting and being confident in His awesome power