FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God
Romans 15:31: That I may be delivered from those in Judea who do not believe, and that my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints.
FAITH: Comes by Studying the Word of God
To those with Pauline hearts, the request, “Brother, pray for me,” is not a cliché, and neither is the response, “I will pray for you.” The missionary heart is, indeed, a heart that believes in prayer. Now let us bring the pieces together. A missionary heart is a heart that sees its mission as entirely sacred. The sacredness of the work comes from seeing oneself as a priest offering up his or her service as a fragrant offering to Christ. Therefore, it regards its own life, however prosaic and mundane, as a liturgy. Let us ask God to help us see all of life as glorifying him. 1
FAITH: Comes by Obeying the Word of God
Read Romans 12:1. How can you make your service be acceptable to God today? How can you inspire others to experience the joy of serving Jesus?
FAITH: Comes by Experiencing the Transforming Work of God
Your mission begins today, right where you live. You are on assignment from Him. It may be across the street or across the country. Be available to Him.
FAITH: Comes by Praying with the Word of God
Lord, help my service to others be from a pure heart.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles (Romans 9-16) (electronic ed., Vol. 43). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
