"The great incentive for throwing our lives into the cause of missions is the 10,000 - percent return on the investment." John Piper
This statement says it all for me in regards to missions. I've heard DJ at Door of Faith put it as the reason that he and Lynette do what they do is because they are incredibly selfish. It is not a bad thing to pursue joy, fulfillment or reward. Jesus tells us to. We just need to pursue those things in Him. That's where everlasting joy, true fulfillment and great reward are found.
The other reason I love this statement of John Piper is because I want by sons to know this with all their heart. I want them to store up treasures in heaven. If they start now, so great will be their reward.
This statement says it all for me in regards to missions. I've heard DJ at Door of Faith put it as the reason that he and Lynette do what they do is because they are incredibly selfish. It is not a bad thing to pursue joy, fulfillment or reward. Jesus tells us to. We just need to pursue those things in Him. That's where everlasting joy, true fulfillment and great reward are found.
The other reason I love this statement of John Piper is because I want by sons to know this with all their heart. I want them to store up treasures in heaven. If they start now, so great will be their reward.
I will never forget when my family was gathered around my father just as he was about to leave this world and step into the presence of the LORD. I remember my mother saying to him.."Mel, it's okay to go. Go and get your reward." Talk about leaving an impression on my mind. If I really believe that I will be rewarded in heaven for the investments I make here in this life, and I do, then what joy I should be experiencing now even if it's in light of what is yet to come.
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