“Being sent does not require mastery. It requires maturity. And maturity, in Scripture, is not measured by how much you know but by how ready you are to obey.”
How boldly and beautifully you have completed this series. Every chapter so deep, rich and enlightening. Sent brings the purpose of my life into clarity. I went over this chapter several times, and seeing more each one. Thank you for leading us, teaching us, preparing us and raising us up to be His ambassadors- sent!
Thank you for such a kind and thoughtful note. It means a great deal to hear how the series has spoken to you.
I’m especially glad that the final word, “Sent,” brought clarity to the purpose of your life. That is exactly the heart behind the series—to help us see that our identity in Christ is not only about who we are, but also about where He sends us and how we represent Him in the world.
The fact that you went back and read the chapter several times and continued to see more each time is a wonderful sign. The Word of God has a way of opening deeper layers when we return to it with a listening heart.
Thank you as well for your encouragement. It is a privilege to walk this journey together and to see believers growing into their calling as ambassadors for Christ. The world truly needs men and women who understand that they are not merely observers, but sent ones.
Sobering message and definitely rich substance for spiritual growth and health. I particularly understand and embrace the paragraph where you stated, "For some, sent will mean crossing cultures. For some it will mean crossing the street. For many, it will mean staying exactly where they are but living there intentionally. Sent is not always dramatic, but it's mostly ordinary faithfulness. Deployment it is not noise. It is alignment."
In essence, many times we overlook the very people who live on the same street as we do....those who need to be introduced to Jesus as savior. Or to be touched by what we have been entrusted to give them believing we need to minister in a foreign place, while all the time God has called us to the elderly neighbor in need across the street.
Thank you for this enlightening article and as always, you're appreciated. Much love!
Grace- Thank you for such a thoughtful response. I’m grateful that the message resonated with you.
You captured the heart of that paragraph perfectly. So often we imagine that being sent must mean something dramatic or distant, when in reality the Kingdom frequently advances through very ordinary acts of faithfulness. Many of the people God wants to reach are already within the circle of our daily lives—neighbors, coworkers, and those we pass by without realizing that they may be quietly searching for hope.
Your example of the elderly neighbor across the street is exactly the kind of moment where the Gospel becomes real. Sometimes the greatest mission field is not across an ocean but right outside our front door. When we begin to see our lives that way, every street, workplace, and conversation becomes an opportunity for Christ to be revealed.
Thank you again for taking the time to write and share your reflection. Your encouragement means a great deal, and I’m grateful to be on this journey with people who desire to live intentionally for the Lord.
So many lessons here.
“Being sent does not require mastery. It requires maturity. And maturity, in Scripture, is not measured by how much you know but by how ready you are to obey.”
This means so much to me. Ty Dr Leon🙏
I loved the word, powerful and life changing. So good! “faithfulness is measured by obedience, not visibility”.
Dr. Leon,
How boldly and beautifully you have completed this series. Every chapter so deep, rich and enlightening. Sent brings the purpose of my life into clarity. I went over this chapter several times, and seeing more each one. Thank you for leading us, teaching us, preparing us and raising us up to be His ambassadors- sent!
Thank you for such a kind and thoughtful note. It means a great deal to hear how the series has spoken to you.
I’m especially glad that the final word, “Sent,” brought clarity to the purpose of your life. That is exactly the heart behind the series—to help us see that our identity in Christ is not only about who we are, but also about where He sends us and how we represent Him in the world.
The fact that you went back and read the chapter several times and continued to see more each time is a wonderful sign. The Word of God has a way of opening deeper layers when we return to it with a listening heart.
Thank you as well for your encouragement. It is a privilege to walk this journey together and to see believers growing into their calling as ambassadors for Christ. The world truly needs men and women who understand that they are not merely observers, but sent ones.
This so encouraged me, settled me and brought tears to my eyes. Thank you!
Thank you so much Shirley - your message encouraged me
Love it
GM Dr. Leon.
Sobering message and definitely rich substance for spiritual growth and health. I particularly understand and embrace the paragraph where you stated, "For some, sent will mean crossing cultures. For some it will mean crossing the street. For many, it will mean staying exactly where they are but living there intentionally. Sent is not always dramatic, but it's mostly ordinary faithfulness. Deployment it is not noise. It is alignment."
In essence, many times we overlook the very people who live on the same street as we do....those who need to be introduced to Jesus as savior. Or to be touched by what we have been entrusted to give them believing we need to minister in a foreign place, while all the time God has called us to the elderly neighbor in need across the street.
Thank you for this enlightening article and as always, you're appreciated. Much love!
Grace- Thank you for such a thoughtful response. I’m grateful that the message resonated with you.
You captured the heart of that paragraph perfectly. So often we imagine that being sent must mean something dramatic or distant, when in reality the Kingdom frequently advances through very ordinary acts of faithfulness. Many of the people God wants to reach are already within the circle of our daily lives—neighbors, coworkers, and those we pass by without realizing that they may be quietly searching for hope.
Your example of the elderly neighbor across the street is exactly the kind of moment where the Gospel becomes real. Sometimes the greatest mission field is not across an ocean but right outside our front door. When we begin to see our lives that way, every street, workplace, and conversation becomes an opportunity for Christ to be revealed.
Thank you again for taking the time to write and share your reflection. Your encouragement means a great deal, and I’m grateful to be on this journey with people who desire to live intentionally for the Lord.
Well put…. A long awaited writing “recalibration” of the Body of Christ
Grateful for this Spiritual nourishment.
Confirmation-always called to be a sent one, but I see the preparation much more clearly as of late.