When
you think of sharing your life mission in the world does it conjure up images
of far away places and remote people groups? Most of us the mission field
begins right here where we live. Church is an outreach ministry to all
who live in the community next door.
Using
the acrostic HEART (from Saddleback Church) to explain what we think might be the essence of a
person who could really care for a few others.
Hands that are open
before God. If your hands are open saying, Father, these are ordinary
hands but I want You to use these hands in this life to be able to touch the
life of another. Are your hands open before God?
Experienced in
connecting with others. Not forever but at least for a while. But
it is not just about being in community and experiencing community…
Available to be used by
the Father. That’s ultimately the purpose and the path of life.
Would you be available? Are you?
Reluctant to be used can
be a good thing! As you look at the character of David, Jonah, or look at
the character of Moses who had five good reasons why he didn’t think he would
be God’s man for the moment. God said you are.
Teachable spirit.
Are you willing to listen? We need people who are willing to be teachable and
responsive to God. Like the clay that is on the potters wheel being
willing to be brought into something magnificent beyond what they can do on
their own.
Be wise today and always - ultimately it’s all about the heart.
How does God want to use yours?
