Kingdom Mission: Living Your True North DailySample

If you have put your faith in Jesus, you are a new creation. But fear, insecurity, and feelings of inadequacy have caused many new creations to resist stepping into their callings.

Perhaps you've forgotten how much God saved you from. Maybe you haven't yet discovered all that God has saved you for. The truth is, you're a missionary, and you could be disguised today as a banker, a grocery store worker, or a retiree.

So, how do you begin living in the tension of verbal and visual announcements of God's kingdom?

First, determine where you naturally lean.

Imagine a line with a dot at each end. One dot is labeled "Verbal," and at the other end is a second dot, which is labeled "Visual.” Where would you place yourself between those two dots? This isn't a test you can pass or fail - it's simply about honest self-reflection.

Most of us naturally lean one way or the other. I lean heavily toward the visual side because I failed at the verbal approaches so many times in my teens and twenties, as I mentioned on day one. I have a lot of company in this. Many of us prefer the visual side because it feels safer and easier.

But here's what I want you to consider: if someone were going to reach your neighbors, coworkers, or friends with the gospel using only your natural strengths, would those people ever come to know who Jesus is or what He came to do for them? Or would they only see kindness and good deeds without understanding why you're different?

Second, step into discomfort.

God indeed made you with sure gifts and inclinations for a reason. Yet, we know that our spiritual growth happens when we're willing to stretch beyond our comfort zones.

If you are heavily verbal in your witness, ask yourself: When was the last time you did something that visually demonstrated God's kingdom was real and near? When did you serve someone with no expectation of return? When did you meet a practical need just because you could?

If you lean heavily visual (like me), ask yourself: When was the last time you had a conversation about Jesus with someone who doesn't share your beliefs? Can you even remember the last time?

Third, remember that God has positioned you exactly where you are for a reason.

Your neighbors, coworkers, classmates, and friends need to hear and see the good news of God's kingdom. So, here’s my final question. What's your next step in following your true north of kingdom mission? I’m praying that you take your next step as part of God’s mission today!

If you’d like more help and encouragement with sharing your faith every day, then click here for complimentary access to my tool, "The Daily Mission Toolkit: Practical Steps for Kingdom Living."