Digital Missionaries

March 17, 2020

by David Chang, Director of Ministry Support

Then He said, “Go into the world. Go everywhere and announce the Message of God’s good news to one and all.” Mark 16:15 (MSG)

I confess that while growing up I loved to hear missionaries tell the stories of their work in exotic lands. I admired them leaving the comfort of the familiar, learning new languages and customs in order to bring God’s comfort, healing, and salvation to every corner of the world. But growing up in a very sheltered environment, I cringed at having to learn another language, eating strange foods, and not having my favorite pillow.

Recently I took a call from guy who was going through a difficult time. I took my phone to a quiet part of the house, and we had a good conversation and ended by praying together. Other people have said that they have been encouraged when I email prayers to them. Others thanked me when I was able send some encouragement via phone texts.

I think God has been giving me glimpses of the fact that I can be a “digital missionary.” I can talk to someone over my cell phone, send an email from my computer, or text from my tablet and bring some of God’s blessing to someone even when we can’t meet face-to-face. And maybe with this Coronavirus and our need to keep a “social distance,” all of us can become digital missionaries.

So let’s connect with someone this week, share a good thing or a bad thing that happened. Share without judgment, without giving advice. Give each other the good news that we are unconditionally loved as sons and daughters of God. All without having to give up your favorite pillow!

Prayer: Gracious God, help me to be a digital missionary this week. Help me to call someone, send an email or text message, and give that person the good news that you love them. In Jesus name, Amen.