"What is God doing in Missions?"

In preparation to serve in South Africa I took a class titled, Perspectives on World Missions.” We were encouraged to read several different articles to help prepare our minds and our hearts for the work of the ministry. One of the articles that has always been on my heart was titled, “What is God doing in missions?” The author did an amazing job in helping us, the reader gain an understanding of the complete goal of God in and throughout missions. He stated that as a result of the fall of Lucifer there has been a counterfeit kingdom established by Satan himself. The goal of Satan in creating this counterfeit kingdom is to win as many followers as possible to himself. Thus, the fall of Adam occurred. Adam of course was our federalist. “Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned” (Romans 5:12). We were all born with a sinful nature. All of creation has a heart that is desperately wicked. (Jeremiah 17: 9; Romans 3:12-13) We by nature do not pursue God. In fact, our nature is in constant opposition to the things of God. So again, I beg the question of, “what is God doing in missions?” God who is the Creator and Sustainer of life has been robbed of His glory by His creation, namely the angels and mankind. Therefore, God’s goal in missions is to reclaim His kingdom and to redeem the hearts of man. What a privilege to know that we, as vessels of the Most High God have the honor of being a part of His purpose. Knowing this, it is my joy to labor for the Lord here is South Africa. Knowing that I am a speck in His whole scheme to redeem the hearts of man from every tribe, tongue and nation to Himself allows me the desire to press on, with an eager expectation to be in His kingdom, before His throne worshipping the Lord with many other believers, saying “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power for you created all things and by your will they existed and were created” (Revelation 4: 11)
So, with this perspective in mind, please journey with me as I serve the Lord here is Johannesburg, South Africa.