Matthew 10:40-42. Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. 41 Whoever welcomes a prophet as a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever welcomes a righteous person as a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward. 42 And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.
When God called us, He had an eternal reward in mind: “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him” (Hebrews 11:6).
What is that reward? It is God Himself! This is what He declared when He called Abraham: “After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: ‘Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward‘” (Genesis 15:1).
The greatest reward in life is the reality of the Triune God dwelling within us. Because He is present, the magnificent power of His throne is at work wherever He sends us. The awesome background of His kingdom is always behind us, and the mighty army of His angels surrounds us to carry out His plans in our lives! However, this reward is not meant for us to keep for ourselves; it is the very foundation upon which God commissions us.
With this ultimate promise, God sends us out on His behalf. This is what God told Moses when He called him: “He [Aaron] will speak to the people for you, and it will be as if he were your mouth and as if you were God to him” (Exodus 4:16). You may feel weak or inadequate for God’s work, but God will empower you as if you were “as God” to those who listen to you. This is how God views you as He sends you into the world—as His representative and spokesperson.
All God asked Moses to do was hold on to His covenant of the “blood sacrifice” (Exodus 3:18). That was the only way to make the impossible possible. This is still true today. No matter how bleak your present circumstances might appear, when you yield to the power of Christ who lives in you, the work of God will be displayed in your mission field. Do not focus on the impossible; hold onto the everlasting promise of God instead. Make God’s covenant your own.
This same conviction sustained Daniel and his friends in a foreign land. They did not consider themselves mere captives in Babylon. Instead, they believed that God had sent them to save Babylon and the world from the darkness of idolatry. That is why they were determined not to defile themselves (Daniel 1:8). You are today’s Moses and Daniel. Wherever you are, you are there on behalf of God to speak His Word. Discover God’s plans and pray in all circumstances to confirm His timing for your mission field.
God has sent us as Christ’s ambassadors, representing His kingdom (2 Corinthians 5:18-21). We speak for Christ when we plead with those living in darkness, “Come back to God!” Never forget your identity and position in the kingdom of God here on earth. You are bringing life and power from the kingdom of God to a dying world. Through your message, the blind will see, the prisoners will be set free, and those who sit in darkness will be released from the dungeon (Isaiah 42:7).
This rescue mission naturally invites opposition, but you need not fear. Because Lord Jesus lives in you and works powerfully through the Holy Spirit, the devil will lose every time he advances against you. So, don’t be afraid. The devil is the one who should be afraid of you, an ambassador of Christ. God called you to be a witness to the people, a leader, and a commander of the nations (Isaiah 55:4). You will stand as Christ’s witness to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). Becoming a witness is not something you must struggle to achieve; Lord Jesus promised, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men” (Matthew 4:19).
To that end, God will make you bold and wise, giving you undeniable evidence of His presence. He will make people see His hand in whatever you do so that you may lead them to Christ. But where is He leading you? God has specifically called us to reach the unreached. Over 5,000 unreached people groups worldwide still have no access to the gospel. Meanwhile, many modern churches are closing their doors at an alarming rate.
Taking the gospel to the unreached and reviving the church in these last days is the most important task God has entrusted to us. God is sending us to places where no one else can or will go. There is no greater blessing than saving lives. Lord Jesus promised to fill you with His own power to carry out this task. Don’t worry about your present situation; try to see everything through the lens of God’s power. Consider problems and hardships as opportunities to be filled with the Holy Spirit, knowing that God always has a unique plan in every situation.
Redirect your life to what God desires: the restoration of the gospel in all nations. You will see the absolute covenant of God being fulfilled on your way. By the power given to you, you will stand as Christ’s witness to the ends of the earth.
Prayer. Lord Jesus, I thank You for inviting me to the life of an evangelist. Help me hold onto Your covenant and follow only You. Fill me with Your Spirit so that I may be Your bold witness in my mission field today. In Your mighty name, Amen.