Romans 15:32–33: That I may come to you with joy by the will of God, and may be refreshed together with you. Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.
A missionary heart is a heart that gives God the credit for everything. All home runs are God’s home runs. Let us pause for a moment and give God the glory for what is happening through us.
A missionary heart is a heart that is visionary. Do we have a dream—a Spain? If not, let us ask God for one.
A missionary heart is a heart that prays passionately. Today it is not “in” to be passionate about anything except our favorite professional sports team. But in God’s Kingdom the great heart passionately strives in prayer.
It is impossible to think of history without Paul. Nothing would be the same for any of us were it not for Paul’s remarkable heart for God. 1
Application
- What kind of a missionary heart do you have?
- Give an example of how you experienced more joy by doing the will of God, instead of doing your own will.
Prayer
Lord, give me a missionary heart on my own street and in my own city.
1. Hughes, R. K. (1991). Romans: righteousness from heaven. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.
