Biblical Answer

Discerning a Call to Missions

As we seek to understand if we are being called to missions or short-term missions, we must first consider our purpose and values as followers of Christ. According to Lou Kasischke, our purpose is to become the people God created us to be and to do the work God has given us to do. This requires us to be willing to be called, to desire it, and to seek it, and then wait for the Holy Spirit to guide us. We must also be open to the possibility that God may be calling us to serve in various capacities, including foreign missionary work, but also in our local communities and beyond.

Implications of a Call to Missions

If we are being called to missions, whether short-term or long-term, it means that we are being asked to surrender our lives to God's purposes and plans. This requires us to submit to His authority and to be willing to be used by Him in ways that may be outside of our comfort zones. It also means that we will be called to serve in ways that may be challenging, but also rewarding and fulfilling. As we seek to discern our call, we must ask ourselves if we are willing to take the step of faith and trust in Jesus Christ, even if it means leaving behind our familiar routines and comforts.

Practical Steps for Discerning a Call

To discern if we are being called to missions, we must first seek to understand our own hearts and motivations. Are we seeking to serve God, or are we seeking to serve ourselves? Are we willing to be used by God in ways that may be challenging, but also rewarding? We must also seek to understand God's purposes and plans for our lives, and be open to the possibility that He may be calling us to serve in various capacities. Finally, we must be willing to take the step of faith and trust in Jesus Christ, even if it means leaving behind our familiar routines and comforts. By taking these practical steps, we can begin to discern if we are being called to missions, and what that might look like in our lives.