Focused Investment

Burdened this morning as I consider the vast need of a Christian witness in the 10/40 window (pictured below). This area encompasses the greatest amount of unengaged/unreached people groups in all the globe. Throughout the book of Acts we encounter the advancement of the church propelling from Jerusalem outward. The Mission of the church had be given to them by Jesus Himself (Acts 1:8). They were to go to the ends of the earth testifying of Him. The Mission of God, commanded by Jesus, remains the same for the church in 2014. We are to be expending our resources (time, money, energy, etc.) carrying the gospel to the ends of the earth. Every job we work, every company we own, and every investment we make should be aiming at fulfilling the Great Commission. Evaluation in the church is necessary! Are we giving and going with intentionality and focus? Is our passion the same as that of Jesus? I am challenged this morning to focus my investment, the investments of my family, on reaching the unengaged/unreached peoples in the 10/40 window. The Father has opened the door in the past two years for me to partner with an indigenous church planting ministry (The Peniel Gospel Team) in NE India. Though in recent days I have been laced in my praying and planning concerning my partnership with them, today I seek to refresh my Focused Investment. Have you discovered an unengaged/unreached areas where you can make a focused investment for the Kingdom of God that has eternal returns? If not, I encourage you to pray and plan to embrace a people group in the 10/40 window to build a kingdom partnership. Need some direction? Below are some resources you can utilize in partnering with a people group.

Peniel Gospel Team - joelbradsher@gmail.com

IMB Embrace: http://www.imb.org/main/lead/embracedefault.asp?StoryID=9651

Pray for Ram Mohan as he seeks to proclaim the gospel among the Santali people of NE India. Here is a profile of the Santali people to whom he is ministering. 

http://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14743/IN#

http://www.albertmohler.com/2014/10/06/the-vindication-of-antonin-scalia-a-sad-milestone-for-marriage-and-morality/

Reading articles such as this reminds me of how intentional I must be in fulfilling the Great Commission. The darker the day the brighter the light shines, thus the darker our culture grows, if it can get darker, the brighter the church glows. Though I am saddened by the seeming victory won by sam sex marriage today, the kingdom of which I am a part is not of this world. My joys and hopes do not rest in the US of A, but rather in God's eternal, glorious kingdom which will never pass away or be overcome by the darkness. Fret not dear brother or sister, the King is remains on the throne!!

3 Circles

Looking for a great sedge way to share the gospel over lunch or other venues that offer little time? Found this method, of many available, interesting. The 3 Circles, though can be limited in some ways as others, provides a full orbed summarization of God's redemptive plan. Check it out and place in your tool box if you find such helpful. 

http://lifeonmissionbook.com/?page_id=13

These cuties stop by to see the Bradsher's tonight. Thanks Amber, Georgia, and Philip for the great food and encouraging fellowship. You all are a blessing! 

Presently reading Michael Green's Thirty Years that Changed the World, his commentary on the book of Acts. His approach is profound, enlightening, instructive, and creative bringing the life of the early church alive. I would recommend anyone who desires to understand the life of the early believers to devour his book :)

I am challenged by how he describes the vitality of the early church. He states, "It seems to have been white-hot for many of them much of the time," when describing their vitality. I find myself growing cold and indifferent at times losing my thirst for the Scriptures. Would that the Father grant to me, and I pursue such, a deep thirst for the text that consumes my energy and my time ending in my being "poured out as a drink offering" for others to know and grow in Him. White-Hot is where I desire to be!

Happy Anniversary

8 yrs ago yesterday the Father gave unto me a woman of virtue, beauty, and wisdom. She is my wife, best friend, and greatest partner in the gospel. Her passion and love for King Jesus inspires and encourages me to go to the ends of the earth with His name. Our love for one another today is greater than it was on Sept. 16th 2006. Thank you Father for Kimberly Bradsher, for she excels in her virtuous pursuit of knowing and serving the King! I love you Kimberly!