“I know Him, because I am from Him, and He sent me.”
Most, if not all of us, must have already experienced being asked by someone to do something for them. That someone may be your parents, your son or daughter, your teacher or your boss. And that something may be to talk to someone, pay for or buy something. It maybe something bigger like leading a team, or making a financial or business analysis. We would hesitate for a while, think it over, before finally accepting the task. There would also be cases that we would reject the request outright, especially if we know that we cannot do it, or may not have the ability or resources to proceed.
But once we accepted it, a sort of responsibility was suddenly transferred to us. Hence, we have to do the task completely and without fail. If not, then the failure is on us. Our self-esteem is affected and we feel humiliated.
When God sent Jesus to do a task, it was not as simple as talking to us about Him and the promises of God. He did not talk only about salvation, but He lived and died for it. He lived so that we can see God in Him, and be the light of the world. And He died so our sins may be forgiven, and be with God once again as He promised.
When Jesus said “Yes” to God, he has no intention to back-out. When Jesus said “Yes” to God, it is not to boost His self-esteem but rather to boost our self-esteem so we may finally accept God in our hearts and Jesus as our Savior. And as Jesus was sent by the Father, Jesus is also sending us to the world so others may know Him and live life fully with and for Him. And this time, let’s accept the task without hesitation or second thought.
Almighty Father, you sent your Son to carry out your mission of redeeming the world. Let the light of your Gospel of love so shine in the world that it may be transformed into a worthy home for all your children of every race and country. Bless all missionaries throughout the world that their work may bear fruit and that your Kingdom of justice, love and peace may come in all hearts and in all nations.
"As long as I see anything to be done for God, life is worth having.” - David Brainerd
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