Scripture reveals that extending God's kingdom to unreached people isn't optional—it's the heartbeat of God's redemptive plan.
Scripture on Missions
Matthew 28:19-20
New Testament
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Isaiah 52:7
Old Testament
"How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, 'Your God reigns!'"
Acts 1:8
New Testament
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
Romans 10:14-15
New Testament
"How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent?"
Psalm 96:3
Old Testament
"Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples."
The Bottom Line
God's story is about His glory reaching every corner of the earth through those willing to go, send, or pray.
Try Today
Research one unreached people group and pray specifically for them by name for 5 minutes—learning their name is the first step toward solidarity.
Prayer
Jesus' final words before ascending to heaven were about reaching all nations (Matthew 28:19-20)—so when you pray about missions, you're praying His last instruction back to Him.
Father, forgive me for how easily I live as if the gospel is only for people like me, in places like mine. Open my eyes to the billions who have never heard that Jesus died for them. Give me a heart that breaks for what breaks Yours. Whether I go, send, or intercede, make me useful in Your harvest. Help me see missions not as an optional spiritual adventure but as central to why You left me on earth. In Jesus' name, Amen.
📚 Read Acts 13—14 to see Paul's first missionary journey unfold, or explore the book of Jonah to see what happens when someone resists the mission God gives them.
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