Saints on the Go

Matthew 28:18-20
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you:and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

These verses contain what is commonly called "The Great Commission." If every Believer would take this as a commanded commission verses a sincere suggestion we would see a drastic change in our communities.
In the text we know that Jesus had already died and resurrected from the grave. The authority that Adam handed over to satan had been put back into the hands of Jesus. He had appeared to His Disciples where He was speaking to them on the things pertaining to the Kingdom of God. (Acts 1:3)
This was part of that discourse. I'm going to put the conversation in my terms. Jesus was saying all authority, rights, jurisdiction in Heaven and in Earth is now mine. But, I'm going to have to leave you. If I don't the Holy Ghost won't be released to come and fill you. Without the Holy Ghost the Ministry of Jesus will not continue. It will cease when I leave. But, when I leave, I'm not going to leave you alone. The Father will send the Holy Ghost and He will empower you with the same ability that I have. When He gives you this power, be my witnesses!! This is your primary mission. Spread the good news of salvation to everyone, everywhere. As you go spreading this message of my Kingdom, heal the sick, cleanse the leper, cast out demons, freely you have received, freely give. Stay filled with the Holy Ghost!! He will lead you and when you give yourself away to others they will receive me!! I am the new you!!! (Eph. 4:24; Col. 3:10; Gal. 2:20) The old you is dead, and has nothing to offer. The new you which is me is what's needed the most.
Go and make other followers of me by revealing my goodness through your life. The goodness of God leads to repentance. (Rom 2:4)
This is how I see the Great Commission.
Disciple making is the work of the ministry. We will talk about how to make disciples in another article.
The harvest is plenteous, but the laborers are few. Pray The Lord of the harvest that He would send forth laborers. (Mt. 9:37).


- Posted by: Pastor Marty Mason