Living in America we often forget about how blessed and fortunate we are! We have everything we need. Things from clean water, food, and great health care. Its easy for us to forget about people in developing countries who are struggling each day to just survive. Countries where malnutrition is a huge problem and the lack of clean water- which makes disease play a huge part. If you know anything about Africa and other developing countries you know that HIV/AIDS is an increasing epidemic. More than 25 million people have died from this and over 33 million currently living with this disease. That doesn't even show the millions of children who are now orphans because this disease has taken both their parents lives. Other countries such as India has 5 million people living with this disease and almost 50% of Thailands population is living with it too. In those countries people are lucky to live for their 35th birthday. it is NECESSARY for us as Christians to reach those countries with the gospel before it is too late. Africa is full of pain and suffering and my passion is to reach those people to heal their broken hearts and to restore their hope. Northern Africa, turkey, Saudia Arabia, India, China, Vietnam are all parts of the 10/40 window- which means they are the most UNREACHED people groups in the world. With millions and millions never ever hearing the name of Christ.
Some lyrics " God of Justice"
Saviour to all came to rescue the weak and the poor. Chose to serve and not be served. Jesus, you have called us- Freely we've received so now freely we will give. We must go to live to feed the hungry and stand beside the broken. Stepping forward- move us from just singing but move us into action. We must go. To act justly everyday, loving mercy in every way. Walking humble before you God. Fill us up and send us out.
Some scripture that have been on my heart:
Luke 10:2- " The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest. therefore to send his workers into the harvest field. Go!
Isaiah 49:6- " It is too small of a thing for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the gentiles, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the Earth.
MY FAVORITE: Revelation 7:9- There before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language standing before the throne in front of the Lamb declaring " Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on his throne, and to the Lamb."
If you cant "Go" There is something that you are still called to do for them. Pray for them- all the nations, the people who dont know Christ, people who are suffering.
Also, Help others go to them. And pray for the missionaries who are there and who will be there.
Encourage you to check out 1040window.org on what can we do. There is so much to do!
" YOU are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
