On a Mission from God!
By: Jeremy A. Brown
What is a mission? A mission is a very important assigned task. We are surrounded by different entities with unique missions specific to their cause. Our government has a mission, our companies have a mission, our favorite teams also have a mission, our kids’ schools have a mission, etc... Does the Church have a mission assigned to it? Some of us may be shocked to find out the Church does have a mission assigned to it by God. We’re all aware that by the word ‘Church’ we’re not speaking of a building, but those who follow and strive to keep the laws of Jesus Christ. What is that mission, you ask?
God’s mission is for each of His followers to bring the GREAT NEWS about Jesus Christ to everyone around the world who has yet to hear it. God gave each of us gifts or talents that we’re supposed to use in helping His mission become successful by spreading His word around the world. (Matthew 25:14-30) We all have some form of a gift or talent that we have to find through trial and error, which can help with God’s mission. God even says in Romans 10:14-15 that it brings Him joy when men and women go about preaching the GREAT NEWs of His word to the world. We have to remember that God demands we all minister one to another and not just make this a burden for the preacher. (1 Peter 4:10) We have to use the gifts and talents that were given to us to help make this mission successful!
The mission can’t be accomplished without each of us searching deeply within to expose the gifts and talents God gave us for the spreading of His glorious word. (Matthew 28:19-20)