Mission

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.  For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.                             Ephesians 2:8-10

Our pastor shared a message at church yesterday that got me thinking. It reminded me that we are here on earth to live out a mission. We are gifted and directed in different ways to live out that mission, but we all are here for a mission. If we do not have a vision and mission larger than ourselves, then we are just marking time here on earth.

Jesus showed humankind that we all are able, and indeed responsible, to use our gifts, time and talents for the betterment of those around us. The early Christian church distinguished itself by caring for the poor and disadvantaged around them.  That is why the movement got so much traction. It was a new way to see the world- through the eyes of a loving God who cares about ALL people.

So, my friends, whatever your gifts and inclinations, put them to use as your mission in a world that desperately needs your inspiration and energy. The kind that God gave you to share.

Prayer: Lord, you have set us apart to be your hands in a broken world- one that needs you, Amen