“The Initiative Of Missions” John 20:21 KJB
“The Initiative Of Missions” “Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.” John 20:21
The tomb was empty, the disciples were in the Upper Room and Jesus appeared. The resurrected Saviour directed the attention of the mesmerized disciples to the fact, that as the Father had sent Him, Jesus was now sending them. He then enabled them with the presence of the Holy Ghost (cf. John 20:22). Jesus initiated the call to participate in missions.
As disciples of Christ, we are called with the same calling. We are to go into the world and preach the Gospel. While not everyone will be in ministry “vocationally,” we are all in the ministry of giving out the Gospel. You may be involved in praying and giving, which provides for those who actually go into vocational missions. Think about the following:
Missions is Intentional: Churches are not planted by accident. Church planting is the primary goal of missions. In order to start a church, evangelism and discipleship must take place. We are to make disciples!
Missions is an Investment: Speaking of the “grace of giving” or “faith promise missions giving” Paul says in Philippians 4:17, “Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.” Financial investment pays off in spiritual dividends.
Missions is Invitational: The invitation is to whosoever will. Whether it is at home or on foreign soil—Come to Jesus! Rich or poor, famous or infamous, healthy or sickly—Come to Jesus! The invitation is open to all. Let the words of Jesus resonate in your mind: “Even so send I you …” — S .H. DR. STEVE HARNESS, Pastor, Wilton Baptist Church, Wilton NY
Prepared by Roger Fulk, from the “Baptist Bread” January 20th, 2020 devotional by author DR. STEVE HARNESS, Pastor, Wilton Baptist Church, Wilton NY. With permission from Tim Green, editor Baptist Bread.
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