Wednesday, November 09, 2005
The End of the Spear
I recently had the oppurtunity to see a private screening of a new movie with some local pastors/community leaders. It was absolutely AMAZING! The movie, "End of the Spear", tells the stories of Jim Elliot, Nate Saint, etc., who were missionaries martyred while trying to reach the Waodoni tribe in Ecuador. End of the Spear is a very powerful, true story that shows the Gospel in a very clear, emotional, non-offensive way. I will freely confess that I cried. The actual release of the movie in theatres is January 20. Go see it! And take your friends, believers and non. While $20 million was spent on the production of the film. Every Tribe Productions and Bearing Fruit Ministries did not have the $100 million most movies spend on publicity, therefore they are spreading the word through advance screenings and thereby churches and organizations. This movie has great potential to open up conversations about Christ and Christianity, and I think it will raise up a new generation of missionaries as well, maybe even you. You can see more about the End of the Spear at www.endofthespear.com
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
4 comments:
Looks good! I will be very intrested to see what it is like.
I believe we are all called to share the Gospel of Jesus, but we're not all called to Africa, so to speak. Kansas is a mission field, Michigan is a mission field, Indiana is a mission field, just as Ecuador and Japan are as well. The key, I think is not to be lulled to sleep in our current mission field so that we become ineffective, or worse, hazardous to the kingdom of God. But if you are willing to be used by God, and willing to give up everything, I have a feeling God will do something amazing with your life, where ever you are. It's quite an adventure, and it may cost you your life, but there is no greater love, and no greater calling.
Looking to eternity,
Mark
Overseas missionaries have always been put on a pedistal of sorts, as is sometimes done with pastors, as if they are somehow more spiritual or better equiped to serve. When in reality, they are sinners saved by grace just like the rest of the Church; they are simply living out their example in another country. True, it holds unique challenges and adjustments; but it is no more or less important than ministry here in America. The key is not where we are, but how we live where we are - we must guard against complacentcy or being "lukewarm".
I do believe that God gives some a burden for a certain ministry or people group, and that can be called a 'special guidence'. He has given us all different gifts and ablities; we must decide what will do with them. At the same time He will never force you to go, it must be your act of sacrifice and obedience.
If we keep our eye on the prize (Hebrews 12:1-3) then God will direct our feet. It is not easy; the devil doesn't like it when we take this battle seriously and will do everything he can to discourage, wound, and render us ineffective for the Kingdom. Being on the frontlines is a dangerous and yet highly rewarding place, and causes us to be more dependant on God.
Serving in His Fields,
Sarah
I'm currently reading "Through Gates of Splendor" about the five men who went to Ecuador and were killed. Can't wait to see the movie!
Post a Comment