meant was that you should use the money God gives you to bring
people to Christ. They will then be friends for eternity who will
welcome you when you get to heaven! It’s the best financial
investment you’ll ever make.
You’ve probably heard the expression “You can’t take it with
you”—but the Bible says you cansend it on ahead by investing in
people who are going there! The Bible says, “By doing this they
will be storing up real treasure for themselves in heaven—it is the
only safe investment for eternity! And they will be living a fruitful
Christian life down here as well.”^24
Shift from thinking of excuses to thinking of creative ways
to fulfill your commission. If you are willing, there is always a
way to do it, and there are agencies that will help you. Here are
some common excuses:
- “I only speak English.”This is actually an advantage in many
countries where millions of people want to learn English and
are eager to practice it. - “I don’t have anything to offer.”Yes, you do. Every ability
and experience in your shape can be used somewhere. - “I’m too old (or too young).” Most mission agencies have
age-appropriate short term projects.
Whether it was Sarah claiming she was too old to be used by
God or Jeremiah claiming he was too young, God rejected their
excuses. “‘Don’t say that,’ the Lord replied, ‘for you must go
wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. And don’t be afraid
of the people, for I will be with you and take care of you.’”^25
Maybe you have believed that you needed a special “call” from
God, and you’ve been waiting for some supernatural feeling or
experience. But God has already stated his call repeatedly. We are
allcalled to fulfill God’s five purposes for our lives: to worship, to
fellowship, to grow like Christ, to serve, and to be on mission
with God in the world. God doesn’t want to use just some of his
people; he wants to use allof his people. We are all called to be
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