Colossians 4:5-6
The recent Mission Impossible movie series began with a television show by the same name in the 60s and 70s. Many of you may not have been around then, but I remember it well. The story followed a fictional American covert agency called the IMF—the Impossible Mission Force. Each week, the team received a seemingly impossible assignment vital to national security. The mission always came through a small tape recorder that warned the team their work could never be acknowledged and would “self-destruct in three seconds.” The team leader then gathered people with different skills—electronics, disguises, physical strength, and more—to accomplish the task. Every episode held surprising twists, clever strategies, and, of course, a successful outcome.
I was reminded of this series when I began thinking about the mission God has given us. At first, it may seem impossible, but it is not.
It can be intimidating to realize that we have a real, ongoing mission from God—to be His vessels in growing His kingdom. Yet Jesus gently reassures us in Matthew 11:30: “For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Our mission is not simply something we “go” on; it is something we live out day by day. It isn’t only about rare moments of courage, but about an ongoing lifestyle shaped by grace, wisdom, and attentiveness to the people God places in our path. God’s mission thrives through simple, steady faithfulness.
Scripture gives us a clear picture of what this looks like: “Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt…” (Colossians 4:5-6).
Sometimes this looks ordinary: encouraging a weary mom with a crying child, offering a helping hand, speaking a hopeful word, or starting a simple conversation that opens the door to truth. It’s remembering that everyone is made in God’s image. When the Holy Spirit nudges you to pay for someone’s coffee, do it. A few dollars may become God’s tool in drawing someone toward Him. Sometimes it’s saying thank you, offering an apology, or being honest about your own imperfections. Someone once went out of their way to bring me to Christ.
I see this mission lived out in my husband. When we moved into a senior mobile home park last April, he immediately began helping neighbors—pulling heavy trash cans (at 80!), joining neighborhood watch, and listening for needs. As conversations end, he often asks, “May I pray for you?” No one has ever refused. God placed us here on purpose, and where He has placed you is your mission field. It is not an impossible task.
Francie Overstreet
EFCC Member