Do you remember when there was a time that people would ask, “What is COVID-19?” 

The memory is slowly fading.

With everything going on in the world it would be really easy for someone to feel that missions trips are not possible. For many, there are tons of questions that come with doing a mission trip in the middle of these turbulent times. 

“How do you get into countries?” 

“Do you wear your mask the whole time?” 

“Do I have to be vaccinated?” 

“How do you keep from getting Covid?” 

“What happens if I get Covid during outreach?” 

These are all VALID & honestly COMMON questions -  but I think the answers are more simple than you might think.

Even though sickness and darkness may exist on this Earth, the Gospel must go forth. There is still an entire world longing for an encounter with Jesus.

In Romans 1:20, you see that everyone in the world is seeing things that reveal Jesus as Lord and YHWH. But, as you read through the rest of the New Testament, you’ll see WE as the Body of Christ are  still commanded to share this Good News!

In the first chapter of 1 Corinthians Paul essentially says that this truth is EVERYTHING and that the message of the Gospel is what is going to change people’s lives. The Gospel message IS the one thing that brings real transformation.

So, just because there’s a virus,  doesn’t mean the spreading of the Gospel can stop... and it won't!

In the book of Acts when the Apostles were told by the religious leaders that they couldn’t talk about Jesus, their response should send chills down our spines. Their reaction in Acts 4:20 summed up is this: No matter what may come, we won't stop telling people about Jesus!

So what we’re saying is, yes, we understand there’s a sickness and disease happening all around the world. We understand that these are incredibly hard times for everyone. But we’re here to say that we MUST tell the world about JESUS. 🌏

What people really need right now is an encounter with Jesus. With all of the craziness happening in the world, suicide and addiction rates sky rocketing, families separated from each other, and people in isolation… people need to encounter the One who can change everything in one moment! 

The mission statement of our Light a Candle trips these past months has been to “go low and slow" - bringing peace, honor, and dignity into every situation. Yet at the same time, just like the early church of Acts, our mandate is to walk in BOLD FAITH as a people UNASHAMED of the Gospel!

This means that we’re willing to push past the inconveniences, jump through the logistical travel hoops, and forsake our own comforts, if it means that someone will have an encounter that will CHANGE THEIR ETERNITY. It's worth it.

In conclusion…

"Christ is our message! We preach to awaken hearts and bring every person into the full understanding of truth." - Colossians 1:28-29 TPT

Our hope is that as you read this you will be encouraged to share the love of Jesus with everyone,  everywhere! To go out and BOLDLY share the Gospel in a time where people are crying out for hope and freedom.

Lastly, our prayer is that sharing Jesus will once again become a priority in the body of Christ. Even if it means taking chances, experiencing discomfort, and stepping out in faith.