Mission Trip Prayer & Devotional Planنموونە

“The God Who Hears”

What kind of God do you represent when you go on a mission trip? This brief passage from Exodus emphasizes some very important characteristics. He is a God who sees misery. He is a God who hears cries from the slaves. He is a God who is concerned. He is a God who rescues and a God who liberates and a God who provides abundant opportunity.

You may not encounter any slaves — though some say that there are more slaves today than at any time in the ancient world.

Surely, however, you will encounter people who are in misery; people who cry and suffer. Will you be like your heavenly Father seeing what is happening? Hearing cries from the oppressed to show concern, and even to rescue and provide? These are heavy burdens for anyone to carry, and God does not ever ask you to carry them alone. No, he asks you to help him as he leads the way.

It is important to note that God chose to liberate the Israelite slaves through a human being. He called Moses to help set his people free. Perhaps you, too, may be so called.

Prayer: Lord, help me to see and hear and show concern. Call me, as you like, to join you in liberating people. Call me, as you like, to help provide for their needs.