On Haste and Urgency in Missions

Daniel Bianchi. As Christians, we all want to move forward quickly. But sometimes a sense of urgency can be unholy.

The author of Hebrews calls us to run with patience and perseverance (12:1). And a long time ago, the preacher in Ecclesiastes observed that the race is not to the swift (9:11). The race is long, and there is no shortcut under penalty of being disqualified.

Let us look within ourselves to recognize whether we should repent of carnal and worldly haste, as well as apathy and comfort. We need a healthy and wise sense of urgency. May we move in step and speed up with the prompts of the Spirit of God. May the Lord fill us with that holy urgency!