OCT 8

Matthew 24:6-14
Memorise Romans 10:14-15
“how shall they hear without a preacher?”

The fourth general sign of Christ’s return is in the breakdown of diplomatic relations between countries. Thus wars flare up. “Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars.” Over a hundred wars have been fought with millions upon millions killed since World War II. But the crushing of two million Cambodians by Pol Pot is so soon forgotten! The slaughter of a million Rwandans just 10 years ago seems a thing of the distant past! Even right now, there continues to be much political instability around the world. We think of the recent conflict surrounding the annexation of Crimea and the ongoing territorial disputes in the South China Sea. As always, the Middle East remains an extremely volatile region. World leaders make attempts at diplomacy and peace talks, but it is as if the world is sitting on a powder keg, ready and waiting to explode at the slightest spark.

While all these things are at work, God’s children will counter with a great burst of missionary energy, “And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come” (Matthew 24:14). This is the evangelistic sign. This is markedly seen after World War II when the bulk of Singapore Churches which were under the various missions from the West had become self-supporting and independent. Instead of being receiving churches they now have become sending churches. Most outstanding among Asian churches are the Koreans. Truly they are the foremost missionary orientated church in Asia if not in the world. It is said that wherever you go in the world, you will find a Chinese restaurant, and now, wherever you go into the world, you will also find a Korean church.

Accelerated missions is our war-cry while we labour waiting for the glad day of His Second Coming. The increasing number of graduates from Far Eastern Bible College, now totaling over 500 in the last five decades, is another fulfilment of accelerated missions unto the coming of the day of Jesus Christ. Dear teen, are you playing a part in this global evangelistic effort? You may not be called to be a missionary in the traditional sense, but this does not mean that you shirk the Great Commission, which has been given to all believers.

Thought: “The Great Commission is the First Commandment of the Church” (Timothy Tow).
Prayer: Lord, “Here am I, send me.”