WIM Flash Magazine April 2019

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W O R L D I N D I G E N O U S M I S S I O N S • A P R I L 2 0 1 9
HOW TO SURVIVE ON
THE MISSION FIELD:
IS GOD CALLING?
The number-one reason
missionaries leave the field is
that they are not exactly sure
what God has called them to or
they do not have clear
instructions once they get there.
coming up May 17!
W W W . W O R L D I M . C O M

You’re invited to join us
for International Conference.
Learn more by visiting
https://worldim.com/conference2019/

F R O M T H E B L O G
How to Survive on
the Mission Field:
Is God Calling?
Written by Dale Pugh
Jesus taught his disciples (and us) to
pray for God’s will to be done “on earth
as it is in heaven” (Mat 6:10). This means
that we can pray for, and receive, God’s
will in our lives.
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of
God, who gives to all liberally and without
reproach, and it will be given to him”
-Jas 1:5
There are only three voices that can
speak to you: God, the devil and human
reasoning. If you think you are called to
serve as a missionary, I suggest you
spend time in prayer to hear from the
Lord. Set aside your own thoughts and
human wisdom by saying, “not my will
but yours be done, Lord.” Then, in Jesus’
name, bind the voice of the enemy from
speaking to you. Say like Samuel of old,
“speak Lord, your servant is listening.”
You may hear a word in your inner man,
or you may get the name of a country or
people group He is calling you to serve. It
varies for each person, but I can say for
sure that God’s word is true—if you ask
for wisdom, He will give it.
God wants you to know His will for
your life! The Holy Spirit will direct your
life as you pray.
The number-one reason
missionaries leave the field is that
they are not exactly sure what God
has called them to or they do not
have clear instructions once they
get there. In this post, we will look
at what the Bible says about being
called of God to a certain task.
Making your calling and election
sure is very important. In fact, your
whole missionary experience must
be based on the knowledge that
God called you to the work.
Anything less than a sure call will
open the door for failure.
“Wherefore the rather, brethren, give
diligence to make your calling and
election sure: for if ye do these things,
ye shall never fall.”
-2 Pet 1:10 KJV
The key word in this verse
is diligence. Being diligent means
you will be thorough and
persistent. Once you know what
God has called you to do, your
assurance will serve as a solid
foundation of faith on which to
build.

THE NUMBER-ONE
REASON MISSIONARIES
LEAVE THE FIELD IS
THAT THEY ARE NOT
EXACTLY SURE WHAT
GOD HAS CALLED
THEM TO OR THEY DO
NOT HAVE CLEAR
INSTRUCTIONS ONCE
THEY GET THERE.

We have an exciting opportunity coming up on May 17, 2019 at World Indigenous
Missions in New Braunfels, Texas! We are registered as a host site for the first-ever
Marriage Night simulcast event presented by RightNow Media, and we would love for
you to attend. Live too far away? There are several locations across the United States.
Just enter your zip code on the registration site to find a location near you.
Marriage Night is a one-night event for married and engaged couples to laugh and
learn as they hear from marriage experts and discover how to honor God through their
relationship. The speaker lineup includes Francis and Lisa Chan, Les and Leslie
Parrott, and comedian Michael Jr. Mark your calendar and plan to attend—it’ll be worth
your time!
Tickets are available for $30 per couple. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the event begins
at 7 PM. Visit www.marriagenight.org to register to attend Marriage Night here in New
Braunfels, TX or at a location near you.
Please contact us if you will need childcare during the event.
We look forward to seeing you at Marriage Night on May 17!

I S G O D
C A L L I N G
WIM Orientation and
Training is coming up
June 8 - 15 and we would
love for you to join us!
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for your interest in missions and for your
prayers for workers to go to the fields.
you thank
World Indigenous Missions
PO Box 310627
New Braunfels, TX 78131-0627
Website: www.worldim.com
Phone: (830) 629-0863
Hours: Mon-Thurs, 8am-5pm