Daily Devotion

“We are all missionaries. Wherever we go, we either lead people to Christ or turn them away from Christ.”

Eric Liddell · The real-life inspiration for "War Chariots" and a missionary in China

Scripture

Matthew 12:30 “Those who are not with me are my enemies, and those who do not gather with me scatter.”

Reflection

This passage serves as a clear mirror, reflecting the essence of the Christian life: missionary work is not an option, but a way of being. Liddell reminds us that if our words and actions are disconnected from our faith, we not only fail to lead others to Christ, but may even become stumbling blocks to the gospel. The words of Jesus further point out that any state of limbo, of lukewarm engagement, is actually having a negative effect. When you contemplate your future ministry, this passage calls us to complete commitment, making every conversation and every choice in life an act of "gathering" with the Lord, rather than a dispersal that leads to the loss of souls.