International Missions

Jesus said, "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." Mk. 16:15 "Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen." Matt 28:20 AMEN! Praise God!

"Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work." John 4:34. Jesus' food was His spiritual nourishment. Spiritual nourishment not only comes from church attendance, Bible study, prayer, fellowship, and communion with the Father; it also comes from doing God's work. This will bring His work of salvation to completion. We are nourished not only by what we take in but what we give out for God.

A church will never grow without missions. It should be the focus of every church. It is part of the vision of Jesus Christ.

Then Jesus said, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful. (deeply troubled)" Matt. 26:38. Jesus could have prayed, "Father save me from what lies ahead" because Jesus knew His crucifixion lay ahead. He knew He would have to take the sins of the whole world on Himself and He knew this would separate Him from His Father. He knew God had sent Him for that very purpose - to die in the place of mankind for his sin. Jesus said, "No" to His human desires in order to obey His Father and glorify Him. We like Jesus are called to obedience regardless of our human desires. Whatever the Father asks, obey Him! We should do His will with obedient, joyful, submissive, humble, and enthusiastic hearts. In doing that, we will bring glory to His name.