The Nagaland Post’s recent piece, “Missionary Munitions,” opens with a quotation from John 13:14 that reminds readers that ministering is not about choosing environments but about serving within whatever God places them in.
The article argues that the qualities we display in our immediate surroundings reveal how we will behave in other contexts. It stresses that even the most mundane tasks, such as washing feet or using a towel, can demonstrate our spiritual character.
The author points to Jesus’ own actions—washing disciples’ feet, using ordinary objects like towels, dishes, and sandals—as evidence that divine power is required to perform even the simplest duties properly. These everyday acts, the piece says, expose what we are made of.
The reflection concludes with a call to go the ‘second mile’ in faith, warning that hesitation can lead to missed opportunities. It cites Oswald Chambers, noting that those who wait for a crisis rather than acting in small ways will fail to respond when the crisis arrives.
