Join us as we reflect on what the world will be like after the Judge comes to eliminate all sin, sorrow, and pain.
Seeing the world through God's Eyes
What is Holy Spirit saying to you about the following definition of missions?
Excerpts from John Piper's book, Let the Nations Be Glad:
"Missions is not the ultimate goal of the church. Worship is. Missions exist because worship doesn't . . . when this age is over, and the countless millions of the redeemed fall on their faces before the the throne of God, missions will be no more. It is a temporary necessity. But worship abides forever.
Worship, therefore is the fuel and goal in missions. It's the goal of missions because in missions, we simply aim to bring the nations into the white-hot enjoyment of God 's glory. The goal of missions is the gladness of the peoples in the greatness of God." (Baker Books 1993, p.11)
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The parties of all parties is when God himself will return. We think we know how to party, but when God returns as Judge, we who are called by his name will sing, dance, rejoice and feast at His table that He has prepared for us in the presence of our enemies. Every tribe, nation, & tongue will rejoice at his return.
ReplyDeleteWe were made to worship God, it is in our DNA as believers. What a glorious time we will have. So worship is the goal of missions. Each one of us was given the Great Commission to "go" and "witness". There are so many people who don't know Jesus . . .Lord, give us a heart for missions here and abroad. Equip us Lord for the impending tasks of making you known to nations so that we can together can worship you in spirit and in truth.