How to Become a Successful Missionary
By Mrs. M. J. Bremner
MISSIONARY work must begin in the home, and in the life. A Spirit-filled life will manifest in the home all the tender attributes of Christ’s life. Then the reflection of this life will shine out to those around. Just as the water pipe, filled from the reservoir and drawn on for use, is constantly full, so it is with those who drink often and deep at the fountain head. Christ’s love will fill their hearts, and will flow out in blessing to others. Christ’s attributes will be seen, and will make their possessors true missionaries, true representatives of him. He left self and self-interest out of his labor here on earth. In quietness and confidence in his Father’s words was his strength. He was the living embodiment of the truth he represented. Love beautified his every action. He walked among men an example of spotless uprightness. So it will be with each one who lets the Spirit of God into his life. He will reflect some hue of God’s glory. All cannot be roses; if so, there would be no pinks or lilies. All are plants of God’s own planting, each filling the place that God wills. There may be flowery words or eloquent prayers at command, but they are as idle words when the daily life does not reflect the life of Christ. The fragrance of the life reveals who are the children of God. There is more power in example than many are aware. Only be resigned to the will of God, and by persevering effort you can be a successful missionary. David Livingston never weakened; for he was in harmony with the will of the Lord in all things; he was steady and persevering, therefore he was a successful missionary.