Mission statement

 

This morning's meditation:

2 Timothy 1:1  “sent out to tell others about the life God has promised through faith in Christ Jesus.”

This mission statement of the apostle Paul is so clear. He did many other things in the process –  signs and wonders and miracles. He baptised a few, he planted some churches, he wrote books, he contended with legalism, he helped the poor.

But this mission given to him at conversion remained –“to take my message to the  Gentiles and to kings as well as to the people of Israel.” (Acts 9:15).

This is the true Gospel that creates new life now and forever.

New life?  Yes, the habits and attitudes of the old life need to be renounced. The new life now, has motive, purpose, reward focused on Jesus Christ  the Lord in heaven. The life to come – more than the present dreams, present possessions, present family – much more. Eternal life is the certain prospect of living where God rules and the Lord Jesus, the Lamb of God, is the light and focus of eternity.

My prayer today- “Lord keep me focused”