Don't
forget the mission...
"Now
the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had
directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. And
Jesus came and said to them, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been
given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in
the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to
observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the
end of the age.'" (Matthew 28:16-20 ESV)
Our
mission is disciple making. Whether it's a pagan, or the wayfaring son, or the
son who was at home but didn't not enjoy the Father, the point is to meet
people right where they are and help them meet God and follow Him in all their
ways.
Our
mission is to baptize people in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy
Spirit. Our mission is to compel people to public profession of faith that is
both the outer confession and the inner reality of faith in the person and work
of Jesus. We are to compel people to be buried with Christ in baptism that they
might be raised to new life in Christ.
Our
mission is to teach people to observe all that Jesus teaches. That mission
isn't to make people know information; it's to help people live transformation.
A disciple of Jesus lives a changed life, a life led, directed, and determined
by the lordship of Jesus.
Our
mission should determine how we spend our time, talent, and treasure.
To
God be the glory, let's get to our mission!
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