Beloved, our greatest assignment on earth is the great commission as seen in Matthew 28:18-20 - Then Jesus came to them and said, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. (NIV). This section of scripture is known as the Great Commission. As the last recorded personal directive of our Savior Jesus to his disciples, it holds great significance to all of us who are followers of Christ. It is the foundation for evangelism and cross-cultural missions work in christendom. Because the Lords instructions were to go to all nations and that he would be with us until the very end of the age, Christians of all generations have embraced this command. Its not The Great Suggestion. No, the Lord has commanded us to put our faith in action. It wasnt given to us as a plea but as an instruction. Here Jesus sends his followers out with specific instructions. He uses commands such as go, teach, baptize, forgive and make disciples. Mark 16:15-18. The great commission is one of the most significant passages in the bible. First, its the last recorded personal instruction given by Jesus to His disciples. Second, its a special calling from Jesus Christ to all His followers to take specific action while on this earth. It is the end of a Gospel and the beginning of faith in action for all Christians. Jesus is calling us to act and share the good news of salvation throughout the world. People hear this calling and travel each year on missionary trips throughout the earth, spreading the word of Jesus Christ. Many Christians have made incredible sacrifices, traveling to remote regions of the world beyond the civilized cities into jungles and deserts. Dearest, the mission fields can also be very close to home. It could be your neighbor who has not heard the Good News, or a poverty stricken area just down the road where people cant afford Bibles. The places and people who need to hear the Gospel are everywhere! Jesus calls every Christian to step out in faith and spread the Good News. This is faith in action! People who obey this command change their spiritual lives forever. Wherever we go, every faithful Christian is compelled through obedience to share the Gospel. If youre a believer in Jesus Christ, where has He called you to go? Who has God put on your heart to share the gift of salvation? What small or large steps can you take, with the knowledge that Christ will be by your side, to make disciples of all the nations?
Posted on: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 05:15:15 +0000
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