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Go and Make Disciples

The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had ordered them. When they saw him, they worshipped, but they doubted him. Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power 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, until the end of the age.”  (Matthew 28:16-20)

Jesus’ words before he ascends into heaven is known as the Great Commission. In these words, Jesus tells his disciples and us to “go and make disciples.” Jesus gives each of us the mission to spread His message and to bring people to Him. 

 How do we do that? How do we live out Jesus’ Great Commission? How can we, right now in our daily lives lead people to Jesus? How do we “go and make disciples”?

Deepen Your Relationship with God

Being a disciple maker, like most anything, begins with ourselves. Spend time deepening your relationship with God, allowing Him to transform your life. It is when we are walking with God and spending time in prayer that we will have a fullness from which we can offer something to others.

Be Yourself

Remember that God has given you the mission to “go and make disciples.” Allow God to use your uniqueness to draw people to Jesus. Be creative and think about how you can use your unique gifts and talents to spread the Gospel. If you like to bake, use baking. If you participate in sports, use sports. If you are a good singer, use your music. Whatever gifts and talents you have, share them with others and share them for the good of the Kingdom. 

Be Intentional

Be intentional about spreading the Gospel. When you share your baking, relate it to the generosity of God. When you are playing sports, show good sportsmanship, and give the reason for your actions. When you sing, sing for the glory of God. Whether you know it or not, you have what you need to “go and make disciples.” You must choose to do it. Share your own story. Tell people how Jesus is Lord of your life. 

Trust in God

You might want to live out the Great Commission but think it is too big of a task for you. Truth be told, it is! That is why Jesus’s very last words, before His Ascension were “I am with you always.” And that is why He gave us the Holy Spirit. We are to do our part and trust in God to bring our works to completion for the good of His Kingdom.

 Now, make disciples! 

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“Our greatest fulfillment lies in giving ourselves to others.”
–Henri Nouwen