Here are some short and sweet words with massive, encouraging implications for people preparing to serve in ministry overseas...
You will marvel at the work God is doing in front of your very eyes… through the prayers of people who live on the other side of the world (2 Cor. 1:11).
Culture-crossing has a way of revealing just how insufficient you really are, so revel in the fact that your sufficiency comes from outside of yourself (2 Cor. 3:5).
You will never bear a single burden that is heavier than the eternal weight of glory that is waiting for you (2 Cor. 4:17).
You will never see a single need that God is unable to meet (Phil. 4:19).
Your grief will be borne by your hope (1 Thess. 4:13).