Today I had a missions meeting. At the end, the mission team leader had us go over some devotional verses, one of which was amazing. As soon as I came home I went over the whole chapter as I feel it applies to what I am about to go do.
Isaiah 61
I will be going into an area still devastated by hurricane Katrina, coming into contact with people just like me who feel like there is no more hope, feel like their life has been taken from beneath them. I could not imagine having everything I own being ruined just because of some bad weather, then not having anywhere to go. And yet, a year and a half after, their situation hasn't gotten much better. How would you go on with your life?
What I got out of this chapter is that God is sending me to this area to give people hope in that tomorrow will be a better day. There are people out there that care about them, and a God that cares about them. We can spread the good news through our actions and tell those about God who ask.
Not only will we be fulfilled by everything that we will be giving these people, but God will reward us more than we can imagine. In verse 6- "You will be called priests of the Lord, ministers of our God. You will be fed with the treasures of the nations and will boast in their riches. Instead of shame and dishonor, you will inherit a double portion of prosperity and everlasting joy."
How amazing! All I could imagine wanting in my lifetime here on earth is a good portion of some joy, happiness, and prosperity. The Lord will give this to me as I do these works for him. I hope to grow closer to him, and bring others closer to Him as I work. I pray that I bring him joy as well as I begin to sacrifice my time, money, and energy to help further His kingdom.
