A mission driven life Isaiah 6:1-8

A mission driven life is: A life chosen by the grace of God, for the sake of revealing His abundant grace for mankind, so that all may experience the beauty of this grace.

1. A mission driven life requires a new vision in life In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne… (v 1a) God is always in reign even in our helpless and hopeless situation Suffering is a better agent than complacency in stimulating our spiritual sensitivity or vision

Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. (Matt 28:18)

2. A mission driven life requires a new value system See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for. (v. 7b) Holy lips = Holy thought and affection (desires) These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. (Matt 15:8)

God does not only look for faithful worker but genuine worshipper Worship is to esteem God as the ultimate desire of your heart Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:4) New Life in Christ but not abundant life in Him Great Commission but not Great Commission driven life

3. A mission driven life requires a new vitality in service Here am I. Send me! (v.8b) The mission strategy for the 21 st Century is equip Christians to become God’s channel or agent of blessings to all people from everywhere to everywhere

8 所以你們當求莊稼的主、 打發工人出去、收他的 莊稼。耶穌叫了十二個 門徒來、給他們權 柄、 … 能趕逐污鬼、並 醫治各樣的病症。 ( 太 9:38- 10:1) 所以你們當求莊稼的主、 打發工人出去、收他的 莊稼。耶穌叫了十二個 門徒來、給他們權 柄、 … 能趕逐污鬼、並 醫治各樣的病症。 ( 太 9:38- 10:1)

Don’t try to think of a good excuse to avoid His mission for your life…

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Our calling is to put holy centeredness in our daily living If you love God, you will do everything possible to please Him daily. You need to renew your: - vision in life - value system - vitality in service