Scripture References: Genesis 12:1-3; Hebrews 11:8-10; Matthew 28:19; Isaiah 49:6; Isaiah 54:1-3; Deuteronomy 10:17-19
Intro: Greetings from New Frontiers! It's a joy to partner with Radiant. Our shared story goes back thousands of years to Genesis 12. After humanity's rebellion (Babel), God didn't abandon His creation. Instead, He initiated His plan for world redemption by calling one pagan man, Abraham, promising not only to bless him but to make him a blessing to all families on earth. This is our story too.
Key Points:
- God's Plan: A Community of Blessing (Gen 12:1-3): God's method wasn't just saving individuals out of the world, but creating a community (Abraham's family -> Israel -> the Church) to be His agents of blessing within the world. We inherit Abraham's blessing through Christ and his missional calling.
- The Church Is Missional: Being "missional" isn't a trend; it's our fundamental purpose. A church not actively seeking to bless others and extend God's kingdom has forgotten why it exists. Illustrated by New Frontiers' history: planting churches, sending teams, prioritizing mission over maintaining comfortable structures (like closing Stonely Bible Week).
- Mission Requires Faith & "Going" (Heb 11:8): God told Abraham "Go... to the land I will show you." Abraham obeyed "not knowing where he was going." Following God's mission requires faith – leaving comfort, embracing uncertainty, trusting His guidance and provision, even when costly or seemingly illogical.
- Mission Means Change: God's kingdom is always advancing ("going forward"). Therefore, being on mission inevitably involves change and transition. Like a living tree, growth means change. Resisting change hinders the mission. Faith trusts God through the changes and potential "growing pains."
- Radiant's Call to Bless (Isa 54, Deut 10): A specific application of this missional call for Radiant Church: God is calling you to "enlarge your tent" (Isa 54) by focusing on blessing the vulnerable He champions – specifically the orphan, the widow, and the foreigner/immigrant in your region (Deut 10:18-19). Trust Him for faith, wisdom, and resources as you step towards this.
Conclusion: We are part of God's grand, ongoing mission that began with Abraham – to be a community blessing all peoples. This requires faith to follow His call, embrace change, and trust His provision. Specifically, God is inviting Radiant to actively bless the orphan, widow, and foreigner.
Call to Action: Recognize and embrace your inheritance and calling as part of God's community of blessing. Say "yes" to God's mission, even when it requires faith and change. For Radiant specifically: Pray into the call to bless orphans, widows, and foreigners. Listen for the Spirit's specific leading and step out in faith, trusting God will provide and empower.
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