Monday, July 4, 2011

let the many coastlands be glad

It's 2011...and we leave again in just a few days! The glory of God — and our joy in him — is the heart of mission.

John Piper recently wrote: The goal of missions is the gladness of the peoples in the greatness of God. "The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad!" (Psalm 97:1). "Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! Let the nations be glad and sing for joy! (Psalm 67:3-4). . . Missions begins and ends in worship.

Let the worship begin.