Biblical Answer

Understanding Your Call to Missions or Short-term Missions

Before considering a call to missions or short-term missions, it is essential to understand what God's calling looks like in your life. A call to missions or short-term missions is not just about serving abroad or doing a specific task, but about living a life that reflects God's purpose and plan for you. As Lou Kasischke says, "To Live Missionally means that our purpose in life is not to build a nice, tight, Christian safe place, but to go about our everyday lives serving and loving and bringing Jesus into every corner."

Recognizing the Call

So, how do you know if you're being called to missions or short-term missions? It's not about feeling a specific emotion or having a dramatic experience. Rather, it's about being willing to be called, desiring it, seeking it, and then waiting for the Holy Spirit to call you. As the Bible says, "For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do" (Ephesians 2:10). This means that God has already prepared a specific mission for you, and it's up to you to seek and follow His calling.

Implications of the Call

If you feel a sense of calling to missions or short-term missions, there are several implications to consider. Firstly, it means being willing to subordinate yourself to God's authority and plan. This requires humility, trust, and obedience. Secondly, it means being open to serving in various contexts, whether locally or internationally. Finally, it means being willing to take the step of faith and trust that God will provide and guide you in your mission. As Kasischke says, "If by undertaking this mission, you find that Christianity is true and you eventually take the step of faith by placing your trust in Jesus Christ, then the mission has unlocked the door to mutually beneficial and enjoyable relationships." Ultimately, a call to missions or short-term missions is an opportunity to live a life that reflects God's purpose and plan, and to experience the joy and fulfillment that comes from serving Him.