Did you know that right now, about 31% of people in the world call themselves Christians? That means roughly 3 out of every 10 people you might meet believe in Jesus! But that also means about 7 out of every 10 people still haven’t heard the good news about God’s love.

There are some countries where it’s really hard to tell people about Jesus. In places like Iran, China, and North Korea, Christians can get in serious trouble just for talking about their faith. But even in those dangerous places, brave missionaries and local Christians are still finding ways to share God’s love!

Organizations like Turning Point (the ministry that creates these devotionals) and many others are working day and night to make sure people all over the world get to hear about Jesus. Sometimes it’s dangerous work, and sometimes Christians get hurt because of their faith. But they keep going because they know that Jesus’ love is worth sharing!

You might think, “I’m just a kid. How can I help with missions?” But there are lots of ways! You can pray for missionaries, save money to support mission work, and most importantly, you can practice sharing Jesus’ love with people right where you live.

Think About It: Jesus told His followers to “go and make disciples of all nations.” That includes your school, your neighborhood, and your sports teams! How can you be a missionary right where you are? Maybe you can invite a friend to church, show kindness to someone different from you, or tell someone about how much God loves them. The Great Commission starts with YOU!