This powerful message takes us on a journey from Zimbabwe, Africa to our own neighborhoods, reminding us that the Great Commission isn't just a suggestion—it's our marching orders. We're challenged to see mission work not as something distant or optional, but as the very heartbeat of what it means to follow Jesus. The work of Hippo Valley Christian Mission, spanning 69 years and impacting 21,000 students through schools, hospitals, and churches, (and thousands more!) illustrates what happens when ordinary people take Matthew 28:18-20 seriously. But here's the convicting part: a woman walked 12 miles through the bush to surrender her life to Christ, while we sometimes hesitate to drive 20 minutes to church. Another brought crackers—all she had—as her offering, echoing the widow's two coins. These stories aren't meant to shame us, but to awaken us to the reality that our faith should cost us something. We're reminded that the church isn't primarily about meeting our needs—it's about storming the gates of hell to rescue those held captive by sin. The question isn't whether we're comfortable sharing our faith, but whether we love people enough to share the only message that can save them. When we grasp that people aren't our enemy but captives of our enemy, everything changes. We're equipped with the full armor of God not just to defend ourselves, but to advance the kingdom and demolish strongholds that keep people bound.

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