Mission Fields: You're In One
Influence and the Mission of Christ
This morning, I had the opportunity to meet with a group of men for early morning Bible study and encouragement. Our focus was on our various missions—both within our companies and within our personal networks. The question arose: Are we building a life, or are we aiming at heaven? The answer, in short, is BOTH. While we are here on earth, we participate in eternity.
Heaven and earth have intersected since the dawn of time, but even more so since Jesus assumed His heavenly throne and gave us the gift of the Holy Spirit. Our instructions to love the Lord our God with all of our hearts and to love our neighbors are just as alive today as they will be when we are in Heaven. As Jesus departed, He declared that all power in Heaven and earth had been given to Him, and then He gave us instructions—The Great Commission:
Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus commands His followers to “go and make disciples of all nations,” meaning the mission extends beyond church walls into workplaces, schools, and communities.
Lesson: Not everyone is called to the same mission field, but all are called to advance God’s Kingdom where they are.
Our role is to make our workstation our worship station, aligning our missions of doing business within the world with being a light for Christ. We all do this in different ways, reflecting the truth that we are the Body of Christ:
1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Paul describes believers as different parts of one body, each with a specific function. The hand is not the foot, the eye is not the ear, but all are necessary.
Lesson: We are all called to serve in different ways—some as pastors, some as business leaders, some as community builders—but all contribute to the Kingdom.
These thoughts should encourage us! Rather than God presenting Himself in an otherworldly spectacle, He chooses to reveal Himself through His church—through those who believe and carry Him within their hearts. That’s us, Christians.
So, as we wind down for the weekend, take a moment to reflect on your schedule for next week. What lies ahead is not just a mundane calendar of duties. It is an intersection of heaven and earth, waiting for you to respond so that the Father and Son can reveal themselves to others through the work of the Holy Spirit.
Are you ready?
-Mark
