The Great Commission

"How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, 'How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!'" Romans 10:14-15

Sunday we celebrated the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ!! What an awesome event. I went to two church services, both filled to the brim with people in their new dresses, suits, hats. Easter is a day to dress up, be with family and attend church. As I looked around the churches, I was overwhelmed with Joy at the number of people who show up on Easter Sunday. I don't judge and question why it is the only day of the year they come. I praised God that they DID come and asked Him to open there hearts and minds so they would hear something that would bring them back!!

However, as the days march on and we get back into the habits of our daily life, I am saddened that we seem to lose the final message of Christ on earth. Why do we let those people who only come to church once a year slip back into the habit of not coming? Is is not our duty to now go out and preach the Good News of Jesus' death, burial and resurrection. Is that not the final command given to us by our Lord and Savior? That is our Great Commission as believers in Jesus Christ. ( Matthew 28:19-20)

Let us pray for God to soften the hearts and minds of those who have not found the great peace His resurrection brings. Let us spread the Good News. Let us not be silent and wait another year for Easter to come and go. It is our duty as Christians to reach out and touch the lives of others. To be salt and light to the world. We cannot sit back and hope someone else will do it.

Each of you who are compelled to read this post, I encourage you to share this note. Ask people to subscribe to this BLOG or join us on Facebook. Help spread the good news of Jesus. Over the next few weeks, I want to explore the peace of Jesus. The resurrection peace that comes from His death, burial and resurrection. There are so many people out there hurting, suffering, searching for that peace. Let us fulfill our responsibility to the Lord Jesus Christ, to spread the Good News of the Gospel and reach people who are hungry for His peace.

Join me today. Let's grow this page, let's spread the word.

Lord, thank you for leading people to this page and this note, please set their hearts and minds on Your commission to "make disciples of all nations". Fill us with the Holy Spirit, giving us the strength to overcome persecution for our beliefs and thereby spreading your good news. Help us to reach someone who is hurting, suffering, lonely, someone who needs to hear your word. Lord, use us to bring the sheep of your flock home. In Jesus name, Amen.

"All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had. With great power and the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all." Acts 4:32-33