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Billy Graham: Mission trips beneficial to Christians

Erika Pilones May 04, 2016 04:23 AM EST

Rev. Billy Graham, a famous Baptist minister, wrote a post saying that mission trips are of great help to Christians.

A screen capture showing Billy Graham making his last sermon during his 95th birthday. | Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

In his post for the Kansas City Star, Graham, who is now 97 years old, encouraged parents to allow their children to experience taking part in mission trips abroad. He explained that these trips prove to be advantageous to young Christians, and taking on such trips is one of the most memorable experiences a person can have.

Christians in other places go through depressing moments where they feel that they are isolated. They feel that people do not really care about their existence. Having visitors from other countries would make them feel better. It gives them enlightenment and boosts their emotional status. The Baptist minister said these while comparing the scenario to Saint Paul's disciple Timothy's visits to other Christians.

The experience does not only leave a touching mark on the group being visited, Graham said in the post, but it also gives the visitors good outlook about sharing their life and time with others, most especially those who belong to a different culture.

The minister also wrote that most people who get involved in such trips may have never experienced what others have experienced such as hardships, poverty, and life challenges. These mission trips allow their mind to expand so they can see through God's eyes.

Some young Christian celebrities have also tried going to such trips. Among them are Sadie Robertson, who went to Guatemala to donate rainboots to hundreds of children with the boot company Roma, and Jill Duggar, who went to South America for a missionary work together with her husband, Derick Dillard and infant son, Israel.

Duggar stated on the Dillard Family website that it felt like God was calling them to work overseas by going on mission trips on long term basis. They prayed about it and God put the desire in their hearts. So when God opened an opportunity for them, they grabbed it and went on with God's plan for their lives.

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