"Holding the Rope"

It is sure one thing to know your gift but it is sure something to support another to go out and use theirs!
Just last Friday was a very exciting day for me and my team at Calgary Peacemakers. We were compelled to "Hold the Rope" for a member of ours that answered the call that God has on his life. Andrew Buchanan, a dear brother and friend, has now hit the streets of Japan to proclaim the Law & Gospel to a hurting nation.
Knowing that God is involved and has either caused or allowed this disaster on Japan for the specific purpose to glorify Himself, and give another opportunity for the Gospel to be preached is simply mind blowing! To be enabled to play a part is to big to explain in words, and to know the fruits will only truly be known in Heaven is an utterly amazing thought.
Another sobering thought has also come to mind through it all, and that is this; that many missions are planned for the wrong motive. What I mean by that is that the modern seeker sensitive movement has turned missions into a bragging right. Who has built the most housing units, who's fed the most people, how many pounds of clothing did they give, and how many people made a decision. None of which are truly done out of a pure motive of giving God the glory.
Sadly enough, most of the modern methods of evangelism are unbiblical in nature and bring about false converts rather than steering people away from the awful doom that awaits them if they die in their sin. (If you disagree please watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rncnhmzfpwo )
So Andrew is not going out of selfish motive or because he has something to prove, but because he wants to bring glory & honor to God. Why? Because he loves God, loves God for saving him, and thus wants to tell of the glorious Gospel that is available to those who would repent & believe.
What a privilege to hold the rope for one of Christ's dear children!
So, will you join me in crying out to God for Andrew? Will you join me in crying out to God for the salvation of many in Japan? Will you join me in crying out to God to bring Glory to His Son for the cross He bore at Calvary? Will you join me even though blisters will appear on your hands, and the floor callus your knees?
Kevin