God is using His children in different ways to fulfill His purpose on earth. But its unfortunate we sometimes choose how God should use us. The traditional means of preaching to save the lost is over. What we need to do as missionaries is to allow the Holy Spirit to touch lives through us. The Lord may use your workplace, your designs, blogging, cooking and many ways to fulfill His plan. As a missionary sent by God to the nations, don’t force your spouse into a preaching ministry. Your spouse needs to know the word of God but not necessarily in an open ministry of preaching of the word. Why am I saying that?
Understand that not all missionary’s wives are preachers. We have different callings and gifts. And missions is not just preaching of the word. It encompasses all facets of life in order for the mission to be accomplished. - Some wives are gifted in children and youth ministry. As we are sent to the unreached groups around the nations, children and the youth are vital instruments in global missions. It takes a heart of a mother to work with children and young people. If your wife is blessed with this ministry, encourage her to reach out to the children and the youth. Through this special ministry, their parents too can be reached out. Playing with the kids, having speaking clubs with the youth, movie nights and many other fun activities will draw their hearts to the missionaries and to God.
- Most wives are good counselors. The counselling ministry helps in areas where people are addicted and needs deliverance. Marriage and other life issues. Mothers have special skills and time in counselling people.
- Some wives are also gifted in music and worship.
- Most wives are gifted in cooking and can set up restaurant to support the missions financially. Its amazing that many people hang out in restaurants and cafes. Missionaries can create an opportunity to reach out to the customers. Nice treatment, flyers distribution, making friends with the host are strategies for soulwinning
- Some missionary wives are gifted in event planning and interior decorations
- Some have knowledge in medicine and health. Medical missions is a cutting edge to reach the unreached. If your wife is a medical practitioner, there is no need for her to quit and go into preaching. This knowledge can help the mission to be successful and show love to others.
We should be flexible before God for Him to use us on the field.
