The Lord called...they answered

Over the last few days, I have had the incredible privilege to spend some time with a few of Mission to the World's newest missionaries.  Some of them have spent some time overseas already and have now committed to long-term ministry.  Others have never lived abroad, but are heading out to fulfill a two year commitment they have made to serving Christ overseas.  All of them are leaving behind the world they know to love others far from home. 

As I heard their stories I was blown away by their courage, commitment, and faithfulness to God's calling.  There is the pastor who, with his wife and three small children, will be getting on a plane to plant a church in high security nation in South Asia.  There is the young graduate student who is heading to the south pacific to love and care for the same refugees that our very own country seems to despise and refuse.  There is the 60 something year old widow and cancer survivor who is leaving for England in order to minister to women, widows, and the infirm.  There are the three young families with babies on the way who will be heading all over the world with infants to proclaim the Gospel.  Oh, and the young lady heading to Athens to serve as a liaison between American churches and the immense refugee ministry being done by Greek churches throughout the city.  The list goes on.

The Lord called, and they answered.  They said "yes."  I pray that I always have the courage to do the same.