After His resurrection, Jesus meets with His disciples on a mountain in Galilee and gives them these instructions. "...all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Matt 28:18-20)
"All authority" provides the context for the focus of mission. Digging a well, building a children's home, or offering hope to the marginalized--it is all to be done with a desire to "make disciples." All our giving, going, and praying, all our teaching and building and baptizing, is to focus on making disciples of all nations.
Jesus doesn't just give us a task and send us out. Like a a pair of bookends, His authority and His presence support His Great Commission. His authority determines our direction and purpose, and His presence provides the power and encouragement to carry out the task of making disciples of All nations.
The challenge to His disciples was to make fully devoted followers of Jesus who worship at the throne of grace. And this is the challenge each generation must rise up and take. You've got the visa. Where will you go with it?
Be sure to check Here for next year's mission trips during the month of March.
People: Achari
Population: Unknown
World Pop: Unknown
Main Language: Oriya
Main Religion: Hinduism
Bible: Complete
Status: Least-Reached
Christ-Followers: Few, less than 2%
"Declare his glory among the nations" (Psalm 96:3)
Prayer Points:
-Next mission team heads to India October 8th. Please pray for safety, and that God would use them to impact the lives of many for His kingdom
-Pray for a harvest of new believers
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