Make disciples
Jesus said,
“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.” Matthew 28:18-20.
This is a call to all Christians. We must tell the world about Jesus in word and in deed. Francis of Assisi noted two things. He said,
"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?"
Jesus replied: " ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'
This is the first and greatest commandment.
And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.'
All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments." Matthew 22:36-40.
Jesus also said,
"You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbour and hate your enemy.'
But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,..." Matthew 5:43,44.
It is only through showing unconditional love to those around us that we can effectively present the gospel message and win souls for Christ.
So my question to all who call themselves Christians, followers of Christ Jesus is,
Do you truly love the people around you, family, friend, or foe?
Please think about it.
Jesus said,
“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.” Matthew 28:18-20.
This is a call to all Christians. We must tell the world about Jesus in word and in deed. Francis of Assisi noted two things. He said,
Preach the Gospel at all times
and when necessary use words.
Francis of Assisi
"The deeds you do
may be the only sermon some persons will hear today"
Francis of Assisi.
As Christians, believers in Christ Jesus we are called to love Jesus when asked, "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?"
Jesus replied: " ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'
This is the first and greatest commandment.
And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.'
All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments." Matthew 22:36-40.
Jesus also said,
"You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbour and hate your enemy.'
But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,..." Matthew 5:43,44.
It is only through showing unconditional love to those around us that we can effectively present the gospel message and win souls for Christ.
So my question to all who call themselves Christians, followers of Christ Jesus is,
Do you truly love the people around you, family, friend, or foe?
Please think about it.
No comments:
Post a Comment