PTM Conference the urgency of caring for cross cultural workers

PTM Conference the urgency & importance of caring for cross cultural workers

WHY? * shattered lives * nobody cares * increased pressure * the commission itself is urgent * too many are living on fumes

Methodology… * a few questions * questions that will take you repeatedly to the heart of how God cares for His people * questions that will equip you to enable the CCWs in your life to live out of joy & overflow

passage #1: ISAIAH 40:27-31 Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, “My way is hidden from the LORD, and my right is disregarded by my God”? How does this passage help to redefine my situation by WHO GOD IS rather than by what my circumstances are?

passage #1: ISAIAH 40:27-31 Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, “My way is hidden from the LORD, and my right is disregarded by my God”? Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall soar on wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

…they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall soar on wings like eagles How can I help CCWs to “wait for the Lord”?

Ps 25:5 You are the God of my salvation; For You I wait all the day Ps 39:7 “And now, Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in You. “ Deliver me from all my transgressions; Make me not the reproach of the foolish Ps 40:1 I waited patiently (waited waitingly) for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry. He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, from the miry clay Ps 52:9 I will give You thanks forever, because You have done it, And I will wait on Your name, for it is good, in the presence of Your godly ones. Ps 130:5 I wait for the LORD, my soul does wait, And in His word do I hope. My soul waits for the Lord More than the watchmen for the morning; Indeed, more than the watchmen for the morning. Is 25:9 “Behold, this is our God for whom we have waited that He might save us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited; Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.” Jer 8:15 We waited for peace, but no good came; For a time of healing, but behold, terror ! Hos 12:6 return to your God, Observe kindness and justice, And wait for your God continually

Ps 25:5 You are the God of my salvation; For You I wait all the day Ps 39:7 “And now, Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in You. “ Deliver me from all my transgressions; Make me not the reproach of the foolish Ps 40:1 I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry. He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, from the miry clay Ps 52:9 I will give You thanks forever, because You have done it, And I will wait on Your name, for it is good, in the presence of Your godly ones. Ps 130:5 I wait for the LORD, my soul does wait, And in His word do I hope. My soul waits for the Lord More than the watchmen for the morning; Indeed, more than the watchmen for the morning. Is 25:9 “Behold, this is our God for whom we have waited that He might save us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited; Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.” Jer 8:15 We waited for peace, but no good came; For a time of healing, but behold, terror ! Hos 12:6 return to your God, Observe kindness and justice, And wait for your God continually

How can I help CCWs to “wait for the Lord”? …they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall soar on wings like eagles

Are you waiting for the Lord? You should wait for the Lord. What rock solid promise of God do you long to be fulfilled? What aspect of His character do you want to see face to face?

passage #2: PSALM 103:1-5 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.

passage #2: PSALM 103:1-5 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.

who forgives… heals… redeems… crowns… satisfies… so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's How can I help CCWs to be amazed at the abundant blessings God has given His children?

Are you satisfied with God’s blessings? You should be satisfied with God’s blessings. What amazes you about God’s blessings? What amazing blessing of God would be most helpful to remember today?

Create an example or two of what would NOT be a helpful statement or question. Create an example or two of what WOULD be a helpful statement or question. How can I help CCWs to be amazed at the abundant blessings God has given His children?

Could I have given this message or shared this wise counsel in a synagogue without causing offense?

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