As Christians, our ultimate goal is to be in heaven and be one with our Heavenly Father. To achieve this divine destination, we hold the responsibility of proclaiming the good news to our fellow brothers and sisters, sharing the love and salvation found in Jesus Christ.
Our faith in Jesus is strengthened because we were first evangelized by others who believed and joyfully received the good news. Faith, at its core, means following and obeying our Lord in every aspect of our lives, accepting Him as our Savior and surrendering to His lordship.
As we journey in faith, we discover growth through various means:
Firstly, we remain in awe of God and His mighty deeds, acknowledging His power and sovereignty over all things. Secondly, we cultivate a heart and gaze fixed on our God, seeking Him in prayer and meditating on His word. Thirdly, we wholeheartedly accept His will and strive to obey His commandments, recognizing that His ways lead to true fulfillment and purpose. Lastly, we place unwavering trust in Him, knowing that He knows what is best for us and holds our future securely in His hands.
By diligently nurturing our faith and passing it on to future generations, we contribute to the continual growth of God’s kingdom on earth. As we work in faith and actively evangelize, we witness the marvelous wonders God accomplishes through us as His instruments of love and transformation.
As part of MFC, we must respond to the call for a revival and a greater outpouring of the Holy Spirit in our lives and ministries. Embracing Christ’s teachings and living out His message, we create an environment where hearts are drawn closer to God, and souls are awakened to the eternal rest that awaits those who embrace Him.
Through fellowship, worship, and shared Christian living, we become vessels of God’s grace and love to others, igniting a powerful ripple effect of faith in the world. As we embrace our divine calling to be witnesses of Christ’s love, we eagerly seek opportunities to share the good news, spreading hope, healing, and reconciliation to a broken world.
Our journey towards the Sabbath rest is not a solitary one; we support one another, standing firm in unity, and drawing strength from the Holy Spirit. The deeper we engage in spiritual growth and evangelization, the more profound our experience of God’s presence becomes. We find solace in knowing that through our efforts and surrender to His will, we are co-laboring with the Creator of the universe, participating in His divine plan for humanity’s redemption.
Our purpose as Christians is not merely to work for earthly achievements or personal gain. Instead, we are called to share the incredible gift of God’s love and salvation with others, leading them towards the ultimate destination of eternal rest in God’s loving embrace. As we faithfully embrace this mission, we become living testimonies of God’s grace and mercy, shining brightly in a world longing for hope and meaning. Let us wholeheartedly respond to the call to evangelize, knowing that through us, God can work miracles and transform lives for His glory.
Christian families are missionary families, in their everyday life, in their doing everyday things, as they bring to everything the salt and the leaven of faith!
Pope Francis