God’s Gift, Our Mission

God's Gift, Our Mission Ptra. Swanee Gumatay-Budiao 📖 Ephesians 2:19“Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household..” 📖 Romans 10:14“How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?” Belonging in Christ is first a gift we receive. Through His mercy, Jesus welcomes us into His family—we are no longer outsiders, but children of God. This is something we could never earn on our own; it is purely by God’s mercy and grace. In Christ, we are fully known, fully loved, and fully accepted. But belonging in Christ is also a mission we carry. Just as Jesus welcomed us, He now calls us to extend that same welcome to others. The church is not just a place where we belong; it is God’s family that points the world to Jesus. Wherever God has placed us—at home, in our neighborhoods, schools, or workplaces—we are sent to help others experience the same belonging we have found in Him. 💭 Reflection: How can you live this week in a way that makes your home, your church, or your daily spaces a place where others can experience belonging in Christ? 🙏🏼 Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank You for the gift of belonging in You and in Your family. Help me to see this not only as a blessing to enjoy, but also as a mission to carry. Use my life to reflect Your love so that others may find their true belonging in You. Amen. This podcast aims to strengthen your faith in the Lord Jesus by giving you additional insights from God's word based on each week's Sunday sermon. Join us and let's experience real life in Christ together with others.