To Have a Part

Years ago I heard a good friend of mine say, “I don’t know much about what that guy does, but one thing I know is that wherever he goes I’m going to have a part in his ministry.” That hit me. To have even a small part is significant. It reminds me of the woman that just wanted to touch the hem of Jesus’ garment. (Matthew9:20) You might remember the extremely poor Macedonian believers who begged the apostle Paul for the favor of having a share in the financial support of the believers in Jerusalem

(2 Corinthians 8:1−5).

This reminds me so much of the reality of Asia International Mission. All of us cannot leave everything to head out to the mission field, but we can all have a part. Each time you pray, volunteer, or give, you are getting a piece of the action.

I know most of you will never have the opportunity to learn a foreign language or take a trip to teach children overseas, but you can still get a piece of the action. Don’t undervalue your involvement. Each part is critical to finishing the task. So don’t ever think that your contribution is insignificant.

You are valuable to the AIM team, and more importantly to the Lord. “…Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” (1 Corinthians 15:58)

Let me close with the story of one small boy’s insignificant contribution. Several years ago, I visited Pawnee First Baptist Church in Pawnee, OK and gave a presentation on mission work in India. A little nine year old boy was in that meeting. Afterwards, he eagerly came forward after the presentation, and digging down deep into his little pocket, he came up with a handful of pennies, nickels, and dimes. He wanted to help feed and clothe abandoned children in India, and to tell them about Jesus.

It was only a small contribution, but as we stood there, he announced, “This is what I am going to be when I grow up. I’m going to be a missionary.” 

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Living Water

Many lepers suffer from a lack of clean drinking water. Because of their disease they are not allowed to use public water supplies. The Lord impressed upon us this idea in 2010. Jesus said in John 7:37, “Anyone who is thirsty, let him come to me and drink.” Yes Jesus Christ is the living water, and He is able to satisfy the spiritual and physical thirst of anyone who is seeking Him.

Please help us provide clean drinking water to Leper colonies who are not allowed to drink from public wells. Please click Here to donate.

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Prayer Requests

Pray for openings to speak in many churches and mission groups.

Pray for wisdom to know which ministries to support in the world and how to best help them.

Pray that many would give to the Ezra fund so that we can provide Bibles to all who want them.

Asia International Mission is an IRS approved 501(c)(3) non-profit ministry. 

All gifts are tax-deductible and 100% of donations are used as designated