Every person must decide whether they will believe in Jesus or not. The decision to believe in Him means living a life of following in his footsteps as He guides us. We become Jesus' disciples, students in his way of life. This involves our initial confession, a regular sacrificial commitment, and making God's commission to make disciples the mission of our lives. A disciple takes their next step toward Jesus.
DISCIPLE: FOLLOWING TO GOING
Matthew 4:19; 9:35-10:39
“...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.” Matthew 28:19-20
Jesus is calling us to a RADICAL commitment where HIS commission becomes OUR mission - no matter the cost.
"Then he said to his disciples, 'The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.'" Matthew 9:37
Jesus wants us to PRAY so he can SEND us.
"Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness." Matthew 9:35
1. We have a PEOPLE to reach.
Identify a "Person of Peace" in your life.
2. We have MESSAGE to proclaim.
Share your story.
3. We have a COMMUNITY to serve.
Make Christ's commission to "make disciples" the mission of your life.