Devotional Blog Sunday, December 4

Devotional Blog Sunday, December 4

Daily Devotional for Sunday, December 4

Preach the Gospel to Every Creature

 

Christ’s churches were empowered by the Holy Spirit and instructed by Christ Himself to carry out a very clear and simple mission: go and preach the gospel to everyone! While this may seem to be an oversimplification of our mission, we would all do well to be so simple. It would be very easy for us to get too busy with good endeavors that we minimize the greatest endeavor. Every endeavor we undertake in our lives should be guided by Christ’s command to preach the gospel to everyone.
Some churches do well to undertake humanitarian causes that benefit their communities greatly. Some churches even offer exciting events that provide great alternatives to what this world offers. Some churches do well to refine their practices to create a more enjoyable atmosphere in worship gatherings in hopes of drawing more unbelievers. But, without teaching the gospel, churches would be simply helping each of their neighbors embrace a more comfortable journey toward eternal damnation.
Every one of the Lord’s churches ought to be shaped around the mission of proclaiming Christ to its communities. It is not the task of church members to simply gather for fellowship and singing then return safely to their weekly routines. It is the task of every local church to fashion its ministry to effectively reach its community for Christ
While the Great Commission is a command to the Lord’s churches, you must remember that individuals make up churches. Each Christian has a personal responsibility to shape his life in such a way to intentionally share the gospel. Each of us is surrounded by friends, neighbors, family and people with whom each one regularly interacts. Every one of these people is a part of your mission field, your “every creature” that you should reach with the good news of Christ.

 

REFLECTION: Each follower of Christ must remain focused and faithful to his simple mission to go and preach the gospel to everyone!

Steven Ridings