Was talking with a friend the other night about missions. He’s looking at several different short-term trips he could go on. During the conversation he mentioned that one trip was fairly dangerous. It’s an unstable country, where, regardless of the precautions you take, things could go horribly wrong. I’m a big fan of those mission trips. You really have to put a lot of trust in God, more than you’re used to.
Later on that night, though, Jess and I were talking about this further and she made a great point. What’s more dangerous? Going on this mission trip, or not going (speaking in general for all of us, not just this persons situation)? If we do go, it’s dangerous for us. We could be harmed in some certain way. If we don’t go, however, all we’re doing is not taking the word of God to an area of the world that desperately needs it.
Which is the more dangerous mission?
April 17, 2009 at 11:00 am
I just got back on Sunday from Mexico City where there has been a lot of drug violence in the past few years. God protected us though. During our stay we were not even aware of any violence happening around us. Not only did our ministry touch several thousand people, but the 30 of us all had personal breakthroughs as well. We would have all missed out if we hadn’t gone.
April 24, 2009 at 10:34 am
Thanks for the comment on my blog Daniel. John actually took that photo when he went to Europe a couple of years ago on business. We are doing well…it is getting hot hot hot here in AZ! But it is beautiful country out here. We miss everyone. Tell Jessica we said hello.
April 24, 2009 at 10:43 am
Hi! I followed you here from A Heart at Home
see this website-
http://waterforwaslala.org/
Students from this school have been going to Nicaragua for a few short years on their Spring breaks. My daughter went with a group of kids this year, and though it was an area of “unrest” and I was a total nervous wreck while she was out of touch, they had an amazing experience.
I think it is possible to be foolish though, and possible to go to extremes in putting your life in danger. You have to you common sense, however, as it has been said, “when your card is at the top of the deck…”
April 25, 2009 at 5:34 pm
That’s a great point Jenny and I totally agree! We need to go to these places, but, we have to use common sense while there. We’re not effective if we’re being dumb. I think it’s most important that we just listen to God. If we’re doing what He tells us to do, then we’re not being foolish wherever we go. That said, we’d better be sure it’s His voice when we go!!!