By Emily Bennet (summary by Jeffrey Bush)
- Since we don’t hear God’s audible voice, how can we know or decide on God’s
leading in our lives? When the Bible, your internal desires, external circumstances,
and church’s affirmation all align, then it is a great indication to take the next step of
faith in obedience. - Seek counsel from your local church when considering where you will serve.
- What character traits should you seek to develop as you seek to serve as a
missionary? - Though it is not easy to leave home or the familiar, remember that leaving is part of
the Bible way. - Let Scripture be the loudest voice you listen to or hear. It is the only voice that is
always truth and will never lead you astray. - Abiding in Jesus is what will sustain you.
- Learning to let go is very important. When you release things you love, you can make
room for other things God will teach you to love. - Remember, it is Jesus who asked you to go, so do not have a spirit of “do you know
what I gave up for you” towards those to whom you minister. - Pray big prayers and expect for God to work.
- Language is not a party trick you will use to impress people back home, it is the
vehicle you will use to carry the saving message to others. - You will face suffering, but will it cause you to run to Christ or flee from the hard
times? - You will walk through seasons of suffering, but you will not be alone.
- Missions and motherhood. One of the greatest things in life is raising children. One
of the hardest things in life is raising children. - Don’t let fear or “This has never been done” to stop you from involving your kids on
the mission field. - Having a passion for the Lord and a plane ticket does not prepare you for the trials
you will face on the mission field. - So many of the missionaries that leave the mission field do so because they were
caught off guard by the difficulties of the field. - Good missionary training does not mean you will avoid all trials, but it does mean
you prepare as best as possible and trust God with the rest. - The best way to reign in the madness is to focus on the truth.
- You can detect if something is an idol by your world falling apart when that area is
touched by adversity. - Loving the Lord drives serving the Lord.
- The missionary life might look like dying to your preferences, but it is for the Lord and
well worth it. - Let your choice for a place and people be out of your love for God.