Seeing Christ and God the Father exalted among the nations is the dream that drives the missionary who has the heart of Jesus and the heart of Paul. Zeal for the glory of God is the primary motive for world missions. A servant spirit and a heart of mercy motivate a Christ-like missionary. This is plain in the text as well from the very same phrases we just looked at. Christ became a servant . . .
Christian missions is the most merciful enterprise in all the world.
Without Christ the nations cannot know who they are or why they exist. Without Christ they can't receive the forgiveness of their sins. Without Christ they can't enjoy a clean conscience. Without Christ they can't rest in the acceptance of God. Without Christ they can't be free from deception and bondage to fear and lies.