"May the Lord make us keep our promises to each other, for He has witnessed them." Those at home never know just how much the missionaries overseas truly rely on their promises to pray. Even when they are sent out to work with a national church, missionaries still have problems of loneliness and culture shock. But when they go to an unreached people, they enter into situations where they are invading Satan's previously unchallenged territory. He will attack them in many ways beyond the expected culture shock. If those at home who promised to pray for them do not keep their promise, some of these missionaries may experience severe defeat in their personal lives or public ministries. But earnest, continual prayer can make the difference.
 | 1 Sam. 23:3 |
"Behold, we are afraid here in Judah. How much more, then, if we go to Keilah against the ranks of the Philistines?"
Good question! But God had clearly commanded David and his troops to go, and He had promised them victory if they obeyed, so they went...and inflicted "heavy losses" on the Philistine forces. We might likewise ask: Why leave home, where we are not always successful against Satan's forces, to go to some other land where Satan is even more firmly entrenched? The answer: because God has commanded us to go, and because He promises victory if we obey. Jesus told His followers to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:18), and promised to be with them, and us, to the end of the age.
 | O Lord, may those in difficult ministries be especially aware of Your presence today. How glad we are that You are with them-and with us! |
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