An outpost is an isolated or remote branch of some larger group. Whenever I hear that word, I picture a little group of log buildings at the end of a wagon trail and at the beginning of a great wilderness.
There is always a group of people that stay at the outpost. For them, the outpost is home. There is also a stream of people that come through the outpost. These people are trying to reach a destination beyond the outpost, but they will never reach their future home if they do not first reach the outpost. These people stay for a season… a day, weeks, or even years, but in due time they move on to their destination.
Everyone who finds refuge at the outpost receives what they need to complete the next leg of their journey. However, these refugees bring something needed for the little community to both thrive and serve. You see, God cares for the people who call the outpost home and they have needs too.
Sometimes, people at the outpost learn of one lost in the wilderness and in great need of help. The outpost assembles a rescue team to locate them and bring them to safety. We all know what it’s like to be lost. No one should be lost.
Pedee is an outpost. For many, Pedee appears to be the end of the trail. But we know there is a dynamic community of pioneer-spirited people that call this area home… we are the residents at the outpost. Over the years we’ve seen a flow of people that come to and through Pedee Church; these people each contribute something and receive something during their time. This is the mark of a healthy outpost. Also, we know there are people who are lost in the wilderness around us… and each of us has been lost before. *
Jesus is our example. He came into the wilderness to seek and save the lost… you and me. Even more… He’s made us family. Now, Jesus sends us on mission. His mission, into the wilderness from our assigned outpost. That not one would be lost.**
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* (1 Cor. 12:12; Isaiah 53:6)
** (John 3:16; Romans 8:17; 2 Peter 3:9)
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