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What would you sacrifice to bring someone eternal life?

This powerful question frames our exploration of Acts 10, where Peter's journey to Cornelius marks the moment the gospel first intentionally crossed cultural boundaries to reach the Gentile world. The staggering reality is that today, 3.5 billion people have virtually no access to the gospel—not those who've rejected it, but those who've never had the opportunity to hear it.

Through Peter and Cornelius' story, we discover the essential framework for global missions: God orchestrates, and believers participate. While God does the heavy lifting of salvation, He invites us into three specific ways of participation—praying, going, and sending.

Prayer forms the foundation of all mission work. When we pray for the unreached, for missionaries, and for more laborers, we align our hearts with God's passion that none should perish. True prayer for missions will transform us, breaking our hearts for what breaks God's heart.

The call to "go" isn't for everyone, but missions requires absolute obedience, often without knowing all the details. When Peter heard God's call, he wasn't given the full picture—just the next step. Those who answer this call face sacrifice: leaving comfort, security, relationships, and sometimes risking their lives to bring eternal life to others. Is it worth it? As one missionary shared after years of malaria, attempted break-ins, and family separation: "While the joys abound, the challenges are manifold."

For those not called to go, sending through generous giving becomes our mission. With missionaries needing $6,700-$10,000+ monthly to serve effectively, our financial support makes their work possible. As two teenagers who walked 100 miles to raise funds for a missionary vehicle said, "We wanted to walk so our missionaries would not have to."

The 3.5 billion unreached are not just statistics—they're individuals with names, families, dreams, and eternal souls. How will you respond to reach them? Start a prayer journal. Consider your calling. Give sacrificially. Together, we can bring Christ's hope to every nation, tribe, and tongue.

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