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Missions Trip to Southeast Asia
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Jan 18, 2024
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In May I plan to go on missions to a nation in Southeast Asia with a small team.
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We will bring the good news of Jesus, and the reconciliation that He brings.
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On this trip we will declare the salvation and freedom Jesus brings.
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For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your slaves for the sake of Jesus.
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– 2 Corinthians 4:5
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It is this proclamation that will change hearts and minds in Southeast Asia.
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We go in humility, willing to subject ourselves to all indignity for the sake of Jesus' kingdom.
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17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come.
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18 And all these things are from God, who has reconciled us to himself through Christ, and who has given us the ministry of reconciliation,
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19 namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.
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20 Therefore we are ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as if God were imploring you through us. We beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
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21 He made the one who did not know sin to be sin on our behalf, in order that we could become the righteousness of God in him.
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– 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
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<li>We will bring this truth into places characterized by darkness and lies.</li>
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<li>We will tell those who believe no one loves or knows them that God knows and loves them.</li>
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<li>We will tell those who seek to prove their goodness through works that Christ can give them true righteousness.</li>
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<li>We will tell those who believe they are broken beyond repair that Jesus is ready and willing to heal them.</li>
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<li>We will encourage the church, which is strong and alive in Southeast Asia.</li>
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The spiritual needs in Southeast Asia are intense.
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No team can hope to be adequate for the situation–instead, we know that Jesus is enough for Southeast Asia!
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We rely on the Holy Spirit, trusting in Him to give us wisdom and words as we encounter the people in Asia.
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Please pray for Southeast Asia in these ways:
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<li>Openness: Pray that the people we encounter will be open to the message of Jesus Christ.</li>
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<li>Favor: Pray for favor with governing authorities.
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We go in humility and obedience.
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It is not our goal to subvert legitimate authority or take a political stance.
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Pray that those in power would recognize the power and blessing of the gospel.</li>
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<li>Focus: Pray that the team would remain focused on glorifying Jesus Christ. Pray that we would not turn from this even a step, and that we would work in unity to achieve our mission.</li>
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<li>Love: Pray that we would have genuine love for all we encounter. We have encountered a love that changed our lives–pray that it would change the lives of those around us!</li>
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<li>The Church: we're going to Southeast Asia for just two weeks. While we want to reach people for Jesus Christ, we are not staying long-term. We can't disciple people in two weeks.
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The Church in Southeast Asia is alive and well, even if underground. Pray that they would continue to stand strong in the faith.</li>
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If you would like to partner with me, please consider donating through <a href="https://overlandmissions.com/donate/sotomayor">Overland Missions</a>
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