We are too easily tempted to “save” what we get it in case we run out. This is a poverty mentality. The Polynesian people have an abundance mentality that informs their values of hospitality. The kumara makes for a great metaphor for the gospel.
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There is a Maori saying that if you’re going to bow or submit to anything, make sure it is a lofty mountain (i.e. worthy of your honour and respect). Unity is the high ideal that we should aim to summit for the sake of Christ.
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A very common proverb among Māori encourages us to think collectively as if we were all in a single waka/canoe. All God’s people should think this way and commit to unity as critical to the goals of mission.
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Ezekiel provides a wonderful vision of the Kingdom of God spreading forth like a mighty tree. His vision predicts the diversity of God’s Kingdom and makes a missional statement regarding how the branches are sent forth and multiply.
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Without getting too self-helpish, you really are God’s gift to the world! You have a unique contribution to make and a responsibility to find out what He’s asking you to do. As His love flows through you it will express itself in unique ways via your unique abilities to lovingly help repair the sin damage around you.
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