This is our listening and learning posture, which underpins our relationship-first partnerships. And as a result, we move:
1. From a mindset of poverty in our partners to that of supply.
2. From a mindset of "human saviours" to "God's all-sufficiency".
3. From "us vs them" to "us together".
4. From investing in projects to deepening relationships.
Our faith is in the God's of all-sufficiency. As followers of Jesus, we don't simply meet the world's lack with our supply. Rather, together with the Global Church, we steward the resources God has given for all people, with a special heart for the poor. We bless others because it reflects the nature of God, who blesses those who were created to bear His Image!
See the difference? Our posture must remain one of humility, and one of inviting others to the same mindset through which we see ourselves - blessed to be a blessing. God said to Abram,
And I will make you a great nation,
And I will bless you,
And make your name great;
And so you shall be a blessing;
Genesis 12:2 New International Version
We invite you to join with us as we live out this good news around the world.
How you can get involved:
- Post, using the hashtag #IDW2020
- Pray
- Have conversations about Development as a regular expression of being on mission with Jesus and the Global Church, to show God's love for all humanity, and all creation.
