“When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.” Acts 8:14
This passage seems to suggest that the “sending church” in Jerusalem is taking responsibility to visit the mission work (in this case, Samaria). The role of Peter and John is to offer encouragement and prayer to the new believers and, most likely, to the “missionaries,” as well – the new believers from Jerusalem that have now settled there.
The encouragement that Peter and John were able to extend to the Samaritans on behalf of the church in Jerusalem is not unlike the encouragement that we carry along to those on the field when we go on a short-term mission trip.
Are you a missions-minded woman? For years, I prayed for missions and I gave to missions. Two years ago, I heard clearly from God that I was to GO on mission. What a joy to obey Him in this area. Would you pray about whether it might be time for you to GO, too?
Lord, thank you for the opportunity to offer encouragement and prayer on the mission field.
Live Sent Action Point: Ask God to open up an opportunity for you to GO on mission for Him.
