The Martian: Bloom Where You're Planted - Missional (Jeremiah 29:11)
Mark Watney is stranded on Mars—the ultimate exile. Instead of despair, he says, "I'm going to science the heck out of this." He plants, builds, and survives. Jeremiah 29 tells exiles: "Build houses... plant gardens... seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you." Missional theology emphasizes that exile is mission field. We're not waiting to escape; we're called to engage, bless, and serve where God has placed us. God's plans unfold through our faithful presence. Bloom where you're planted; the mission is here.
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