“Take care, brothers and sisters, that none of you may have an evil unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today”, so that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. For we have become partners of Christ, if only we hold our confidence firm until the very end. ” (Hebrews 3: 7-14)
What is unique about the People of God? (Question 125 in YouCat)
This week, my Mission brings me to another long stay in the west side of Toronto; I’ve packed a duffel for 4 days, and will be waking up in at least two different homes. It always astounds me how the Lord allows me, through the hospitality of many, to share the mission with many individuals. We share in/about each others common prayer times, speak with/about Christ through a meal, and at times even, I find refuge of Self that I didn’t know I needed.
“Being blessed by, and being a blessing to the God in others”. This has always been the essence of Mission to me. In giving and serving others, I receive and encounter the Lord in a deeper way. I am commissioned, equipped and empowered constantly. My Sender (Founder) is the Father, my Model (Leader) is Christ, and my pool of Inspiration (Source) the Holy Spirit. Im caught in this in this circulation of constant and unending divine love. Mission is not a sacrifice: it is a series of beautiful exchanges between Child and Father.
Thank you Lord for the gift of my many partners in the Mission, and for the opportunities to sharpen each other in faith. Thank you for the experience of love You allow me experience in them. Amen.
