5 Day Devotional - We Value Global Missions
5 Day Devotional
Based on the Sermon: "We Value Global Missions!"
Day 1: The Authority Behind Our Mission
Reading: Matthew 28:16-20
Devotional: The Great Commission begins with a powerful declaration: "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me." Before Jesus commands us to go, He establishes His complete authority. This isn't a suggestion from a good teacher—it's a command from the King of the universe. When you feel inadequate to share your faith, remember that you go with Christ's authority backing you. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead empowers your witness. You're not alone in this mission; the One with all authority promises to be with you always, even to the end of the age. Today, ask God to help you see opportunities to share His gospel with the authority and presence of Christ supporting you.
Day 2: No Excuse for Silence
Reading: Romans 1:18-20; Romans 10:8-15
Devotional: Scripture declares that all people are "without excuse" because God has revealed Himself through creation. Yet general revelation isn't enough for salvation—people need the specific message of Jesus Christ. Paul asks the penetrating questions: "How can they call on him if they haven't believed? How can they believe if they haven't heard? How can they hear without someone preaching?" The lost around you—whether across the street or across the globe—desperately need the gospel. Ignorance doesn't save anyone; only Jesus does. Their eternal destiny hangs in the balance, and we hold the only message of hope. Consider someone in your life who needs to hear about Jesus. Pray for them today, and ask God to allow you to share the good news with them this week.
Day 3: Beautiful Feet, Urgent Message
Reading: Romans 10:14-17; Isaiah 52:7
Devotional: "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news." There's nothing glamorous about feet—they're often dirty, calloused, and tired. Yet God calls them beautiful when they carry the gospel message. The beauty isn't in the messenger but in the message and the mission. Every step you take toward someone who needs Jesus is beautiful in God's eyes. Whether you're walking across your workplace, your neighborhood, or boarding a plane to a foreign mission field, you carry the most precious message in existence. The urgency is real—people are dying without hope. Don't wait until you feel fully qualified or perfectly prepared. Share what you know about Jesus today. Your "as you are going" moments are divine appointments waiting to happen.
Day 4: A Glimpse of Heaven's Diversity
Reading: Revelation 7:9-17
Devotional: Heaven will be gloriously diverse—a great multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language standing before God's throne. This beautiful vision should fuel our passion for global missions. God's heart beats for all peoples, not just those who look like us or live near us. When we invest in missions—through prayer, giving, or going—we participate in bringing this heavenly vision to reality. The blood of Jesus doesn't just cleanse us from our sin; it also unites us with one another. It creates a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural family united in worship. Ask yourself: Does my passion for missions reflect God's heart for all nations? Consider how you may get to know a missionary, learn about an unreached people group, or step outside your comfort zone to share the gospel with someone from a different background. Heaven's diversity begins with earth's obedience.
Day 5: Stronger Together in Mission
Reading: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Acts 13:1-3
Devotional: Jesus rarely sent His disciples alone—He sent them in pairs and groups. The early church commissioned missionaries together, supported them collectively, and prayed for them continually. We accomplish more for God's kingdom when we work together than we ever could alone. The Cooperative Program demonstrates this truth—tens of thousands of churches partnering to send thousands of missionaries to places none of us could reach individually. You may not be called to overseas missions, but you're called to be part of the mission. Pray for missionaries by name. Give sacrificially to support gospel work. Encourage someone who's sharing their faith. Join with a brother or sister to witness together. The Great Commission is a co-mission—we need each other. Who can you partner with this week to advance the gospel in your community or around the world?
As you conclude this devotional series, when it comes to global missions and Gospel advancement remember: Christ commands it, the lost need it, and together we can fulfill it. Whether across the street or around the globe, let's be a people who value global missions and live on mission every day.
Reading: Matthew 28:16-20
Devotional: The Great Commission begins with a powerful declaration: "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me." Before Jesus commands us to go, He establishes His complete authority. This isn't a suggestion from a good teacher—it's a command from the King of the universe. When you feel inadequate to share your faith, remember that you go with Christ's authority backing you. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead empowers your witness. You're not alone in this mission; the One with all authority promises to be with you always, even to the end of the age. Today, ask God to help you see opportunities to share His gospel with the authority and presence of Christ supporting you.
Day 2: No Excuse for Silence
Reading: Romans 1:18-20; Romans 10:8-15
Devotional: Scripture declares that all people are "without excuse" because God has revealed Himself through creation. Yet general revelation isn't enough for salvation—people need the specific message of Jesus Christ. Paul asks the penetrating questions: "How can they call on him if they haven't believed? How can they believe if they haven't heard? How can they hear without someone preaching?" The lost around you—whether across the street or across the globe—desperately need the gospel. Ignorance doesn't save anyone; only Jesus does. Their eternal destiny hangs in the balance, and we hold the only message of hope. Consider someone in your life who needs to hear about Jesus. Pray for them today, and ask God to allow you to share the good news with them this week.
Day 3: Beautiful Feet, Urgent Message
Reading: Romans 10:14-17; Isaiah 52:7
Devotional: "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news." There's nothing glamorous about feet—they're often dirty, calloused, and tired. Yet God calls them beautiful when they carry the gospel message. The beauty isn't in the messenger but in the message and the mission. Every step you take toward someone who needs Jesus is beautiful in God's eyes. Whether you're walking across your workplace, your neighborhood, or boarding a plane to a foreign mission field, you carry the most precious message in existence. The urgency is real—people are dying without hope. Don't wait until you feel fully qualified or perfectly prepared. Share what you know about Jesus today. Your "as you are going" moments are divine appointments waiting to happen.
Day 4: A Glimpse of Heaven's Diversity
Reading: Revelation 7:9-17
Devotional: Heaven will be gloriously diverse—a great multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language standing before God's throne. This beautiful vision should fuel our passion for global missions. God's heart beats for all peoples, not just those who look like us or live near us. When we invest in missions—through prayer, giving, or going—we participate in bringing this heavenly vision to reality. The blood of Jesus doesn't just cleanse us from our sin; it also unites us with one another. It creates a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural family united in worship. Ask yourself: Does my passion for missions reflect God's heart for all nations? Consider how you may get to know a missionary, learn about an unreached people group, or step outside your comfort zone to share the gospel with someone from a different background. Heaven's diversity begins with earth's obedience.
Day 5: Stronger Together in Mission
Reading: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Acts 13:1-3
Devotional: Jesus rarely sent His disciples alone—He sent them in pairs and groups. The early church commissioned missionaries together, supported them collectively, and prayed for them continually. We accomplish more for God's kingdom when we work together than we ever could alone. The Cooperative Program demonstrates this truth—tens of thousands of churches partnering to send thousands of missionaries to places none of us could reach individually. You may not be called to overseas missions, but you're called to be part of the mission. Pray for missionaries by name. Give sacrificially to support gospel work. Encourage someone who's sharing their faith. Join with a brother or sister to witness together. The Great Commission is a co-mission—we need each other. Who can you partner with this week to advance the gospel in your community or around the world?
As you conclude this devotional series, when it comes to global missions and Gospel advancement remember: Christ commands it, the lost need it, and together we can fulfill it. Whether across the street or around the globe, let's be a people who value global missions and live on mission every day.
Adapted from a sermon by Pastor Justin Turney; Composed with pulpit.ai; Edited by Justin Turney
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