Today's Reading:
Matthew 27-28
I can remember as a young Christian in the 1980's in New York, I often heard this phrase, "Win, Build, Send!" I think it might have even been a phrase that Campus Crusade used when I traveled with them on my first summer missions trip to Japan in the summer of 1988. The phrase refers to the Great Commission that Jesus Christ gave to his disciples prior to his ascension. It's the final part of our reading for today and it also concludes the Gospel of Matthew. Although this command was given to Christ's 11 disciples (28:16), those who are true disciples of Christ today should Win, Build and Send. Winning means bringing others to faith in Christ Jesus. Question: When was the last time you saw someone come to Christ through your witness? 2nd Question: When was the last time you told someone about the saving grace of Jesus Christ and the love of our heavenly Father? Building and Sending means to teach and equip others to become mature believers so that they too can go and Win, Build and Send. Most call this practice discipleship. Question: When was the last time you regularly met with a believer who was less mature than you for the purpose of helping that brother or sister grow to become mature in his or her faith? Question 4: If you are not currently doing that, then why not?
PrayerPoint:
Pray for each member of your ministry by name.
ActionPoint:
Find someone that you could potentially win and find someone that you can build and send.
The same person would be ideal. You might just store another treasure for yourself in heaven if you do this.
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Mike,
This entry was not meant to be a slap in the face. My goal is to challenge others to consider the deeper truth's of the Scripture. Believers are called by Christ to replicate themselves. It's a command. You are headed in the right direction. I see the Lord filling you with His Spirit and using you for His glory! Keep on keepin on!...and be encouraged.
In our devotions for today in the Experiencing God workbook, we looked at Matthew 9:35-8 in a way I had never before. Jesus, after observing the large crowd that had come to Him for healing, tells His disciples 'The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.' The harvest in this case, the author states, is not the crowd itself- but those in the crowd whom God is already working in their lives, who are seeking a relationship with God and are ready for the next step. Jesus tells His diciples to ask the 'Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest field.' As we learned this morning, it is God's harvest we are called to reap, not our own- He will lead us to where He is already at work and will equip us with all we need, as long as we pray, wait and watch in faith.
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