All of life—experiences gained, skills learned, relationships started—is God’s tool to accomplish His purposes. Imagine if a trained EMT didn’t embrace the opportunity to save someone’s life. On the other hand, when we think of the advance of the gospel and see how God uses so many people with such diverse backgrounds, imagine if those individuals chose to limit the use of their time and abilities strictly to their life on this earth. Sure, they would enjoy a comfortable existence here, but will their lives be remembered past their memorial service? 

Take the Next Step

God’s sending of gospel workers doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Those open to serving in missions must begin by leveraging their lives now. Consider these ideas:

• Volunteer at a nearby ministry to provide needed labor, but do it determined to influence those you work beside.
• Offer a few hours each Saturday to help a ministry get caught up on their finances, paperwork, and communication.
• Leverage your relationships in your community and at church by studying the Bible together or working through biblically written books that address basic Christian living.
• Consider how God may want to use you in the lives of people around you. Whether you’re running around to children’s games or fulfilling a demanding role at work, don’t waste your moments in simply surface-level relationships.

Whatever experiences or abilities God has given you, your days are not yours to plan. God has prepared you to play a unique role in accomplishing His purposes.

Live for the future!