Ask a Missionary - Catch The Fire
Ask a Missionary - Catch The Fire
Ask a Missionary - Catch The Fire
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us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the<br />
blessing granted us through the prayers of many” (2 Corinthians<br />
1:11, esv).<br />
Answer from Jack Voelkel, missionary-in-residence with the Urbana Student<br />
Mission Convention. Previously Jack served thirty years with Latin America<br />
Mission in Peru and Colombia.<br />
A: Resist the temptation to fear.<br />
God did not give us a spirit of fear (2 Timothy 1:7). Think about<br />
it. If God is leading you, then who would like you to be so afraid of<br />
doing what it takes to become a missionary? <strong>The</strong> enemy! Resist the<br />
temptation to allow support raising to be a fearful experience or an<br />
obstacle that keeps you from going into missions.<br />
Support raising simply means sharing with others the exciting<br />
vision God has given you. When people hear your heart (and God’s<br />
direction) as you share, they will get involved. Usually support will<br />
come from sources you did not expect. Support raising is an exciting<br />
faith-walk with God.<br />
As you meet with people to share your mission vision, listen<br />
to the leading of the Holy Spirit. This takes some practice, and you<br />
may make some mistakes at first. For example, when you meet with<br />
a pastor, a missions committee, or an individual, know that the Holy<br />
Spirit will guide you in what to say and do. And follow the peace of<br />
Christ in the decisions that you make. If you don’t have peace, move<br />
on and don’t dwell on it. When you sense the peace of the Lord, you<br />
can be confident that God is at work, making a divine connection to<br />
your support team.<br />
Answer from Kelly, a missionary in Southeast Asia.<br />
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