“Once they were engaged in a time of worship and fasting when the Holy Spirit spoke to them, “Commission Barnabas and Saul to a project I have called them to accomplish.” They fasted and prayed some more, laid their hands on the two selected men, and sent them off on their new mission.” (Acts 13:2-3 Voice)
A mission is an important purpose that is accompanied by a strong conviction. A missionary is someone who accepts the call. Missions are not like a commercial business. A successful enterprise fills the unmet needs and demands of customers. It assesses startup costs, the target customer base, marketing strategies, projections of revenue, etc. Unlike a business, a mission is not driven by needs, demands, or profit. It is motivated by God’s purpose. The Spirit of God commissioned Barnabas and Saul to a project. There is no mention of human need or of a successful outcome.
God assigns missions to each of us daily. Some of us hear the call. Few of us follow through. Instead, we are preoccupied by our own agendas. We plan our roles based on our skill sets and the voids around us. We mistakenly label these self-made projects as our missions.
Ask the Lord to reveal His purpose for you today. Remember that divine missions are Christ-driven, not needs-based. Listen carefully, filtering out earthly interests. Rely on God; be completely confident in Him.
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