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Mark 16:15 "And he said to them, 'Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole of creation."'
Do you ever feel so called by the Great Commission that you want to quit everything you are doing and just shout the truth of scripture from the rooftops? Do you feel like all the mundane duties of the day swallow up so much time that you just want to stop everything and do nothing but share the saving grace of Jesus with everyone? I have been feeling this way a lot recently.
Romans 10:15 "And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, 'How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!''
Yesterday, my sister-in-law shared a song to our sisters' text thread. It was "The Commission" by Cain. The chorus is "Go tell the world about me. I was dead but know I live. I've got to go now for a little while, but goodbye is not the end." This is a holy calling, I believe, for every Christian life, and I am feeling the urgency of that call. We, like the Apostles, are commissioned to tell the world about the saving grace that was bought by the blood of Christ at Calvary for the forgiveness of sin. Jesus became a living sacrifice for me, so what I am willing to sacrifice for Him?
Matthew 9:37-38 "Then he said to his disciples, 'The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore, pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest."'
It is time for me to find my way, to follow the call that God is placing so strongly on my heart, in every fiber in my body, and deep down in my soul. I am praying for guidance and for doors of opportunity to open. I do not want to go forth in my own strength, because that is just a disaster waiting to happen. I need, however, be ready to go boldly, for in this current world, sharing the Gospel can be perceived as a threat. Isn't this an even stronger reason to do so?
Isaiah 6:8 "And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?' Then I said, 'Here am I! Send me."'
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Oh how I LOVE that song. I am having my sophomores right now creating social media posts to spread the GOOD NEWS and the message of the Gospels. When we return from Easter break, I am going to introduce them to this song and ask them about their Commission and where they see it leading them. Oh how I love my job!!! !
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