LEARNING DAILY

Matthew 28:18-20, And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."

For the Believer, their belief does not end with their salvation experience. Jesus said to go tell others about Him and what He taught. He was given all authority in heaven and on earth; He gives this authority and responsibility to every Believer. Believers are to represent Him by how they live their lives and by telling others about the salvation and change He offers anyone who would believe on Him. Jesus’ words are the heart of God “who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth” (1 Timothy 2:4). The verses above, known as the Great Commission, is God’s desire for every Believer to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.

In his message this past weekend, Jonathon Moore said, “This message is for every single person no matter their background or their walk in life.” The Believer’s responsibility is to walk the narrow way in accordance with the teaching of God’s Word. Believers have also been charged with sharing the Good News. This does not have to be a doctrinal dissertation by any means. It is sharing how Jesus has saved you and changed you. Pastor Ed Newton has said many times, “A person can argue over doctrinal issues, but that person cannot argue over how God has changed you.” It has also been said by many that others are watching you closely to see if your walk with Jesus changes when trials and discouragement come. You may be the only Bible another person ever reads. Be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks why you are different.

It is important to receive that Jesus has given you authority as His disciple, His follower. It is a call to action, requiring obedience and the willingness to tell others with love and compassion about your life in Christ. It is not forcing Jesus on others; it is living in obedience and showing Him to others by letting His light shine through you. It is building a relationship with them based on trust and caring for them. It is a willingness to be a mentor for others, helping them understand God’s Word and what it means to be obedient. It is the willingness to walk along side of new Believers, helping them grow in faith. It is exciting to do this and see the spiritual growth that occurs.

Jesus made it very clear that you and I are not alone in doing this. He promised to be with us as the Holy Spirit dwells with us giving us strength and power to share about Jesus and His Word. Consider how you can share your faith by living it out daily; doing so can make a great difference in the lives around you.