Going to Haiti

I am reading the book "Radical" by David Platt right now. Every since I picked up this book, I have been radically transformed in my view of what it means to be a Christian. I have always felt that the way I served God was enough to get by; enough to be considered a good Christian in the eyes of God. I feel I give more time to the church than the usual member, that I sacrifice more than the usual member, that I tithe more than the usual member. But however, this book was a gut check to me. A direct slap in the face of what I thought was leading a good life in Christ.

The big questions I have been asking myself lately is, "What now?". "Where do I go now from this point in time with my walk with Christ?" "What can I do to grow as the Christ follower that God has called us all to be?"

Matthew 28:18-20, otherwise know as the Great Commission:

18: Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19: Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20: and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. I do believe that is self explanatory.

I have been thinking a lot lately about this verse and how that pertains to me. I have been lost in the thinking of how modern day Americans perceive what this verse means, and am quickly realizing how truly wrong it is. You hear people say that, "It takes a special person to be a missionary" or that "I could never see myself doing that". Honestly, these are phrases that I have told myself time and time again. What about, "We have enough issues here in America to worry about, let someone else worry about others over there."

Well, if that is the case, then we are not fulfilling the Great Commission. Which Jesus clearly said, "Go and make disciples of ALL nations."

A lost soul is a lost soul. It doesn't matter where you are, or where that person is from; lost is lost. How do we expect for the lost in these other nations to ever fully hear the Word of God? Who will take it to them? Who will put aside their selfish ways, and give their all to deliver the Word of God?

Therefore GO.....

I will take the Lord at his command. So I am going to GO.

Haiti for 1st Wednesday from Rock Bridge on Vimeo.

January 22-29, 2011.

I have signed up to join a missionary team from Rock Bridge Community Church. We are going to Haiti to make disciples, to help rebuild, and to help change lives through the Lord. I am super stoked about this opportunity that God has led me to!

I am asking that everyone please pray for me as I prepare to embark on the journey with the Lord. I am needing to raise the money for me to be able to go. I am having to raise $1000 dollars to pay my way. I have certain individuals that I am going to approach about funding for this trip. I would ask that if anyone is interested in helping me get there, the Lord would bless you for doing what you can. The Lord has blessed me with miraculous people in my life, and I know that they will help in many ways than one. On a lighter note, I have never flown before, so please pray for that. : /

I am going to be getting into the Word more and praying more as time draws near for our team to leave. Pray for me that the Lord will give me insight and knowledge into what I need before we leave. I would greatly appreciate your prayers, and your support in any way possible.

Thank You All!!!

I Love You All!!

God Bless!!