Sent by God for the Ministry of Reconciliation! JMM 11/13/26
God’s purpose for humanity did not change, though mankind rebelled, God’s plan and purpose to be in fellowship with all humanity did not. Mankind was put in the garden to have dominion over all that was in the world, in a place of beauty and rest and they were to reflect God’s goodness, love and glory in the earth.
The world failed into chaos, but Jesus came and died to show the love of God to a loss world, and to reconcile all humanity back to Himself. Jesus gave His true followers, the ministry of reconciliation for the unification of the world back to God and to bring peace into chaos.
2 Corinthians 5:18-19 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.
God’s desire for fellowship with all humanity remains the same, and all God’s people are missionaries sent by Jesus to teach the love, mercy, forgiveness and reconciliation of God through Christ. To make disciples, is to build and fashion a true belief, dedication and loyalty to the true and living God, through faith in Jesus Christ. The “Go” is not necessarily to another country or people group, but the go is to leave our comfort zone, our self-centeredness, self-focus and our self-preservation, so that we may be of service to those around us who are in need of the good news of the gospel of Christ.
John 20:21 So Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.”
Matthew 28:18-20 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
Faith that saves, is a faith that has unlimited trust and confidence in the authority of Jesus over all things. All authority and power have been given to Jesus! Now, we all must answer Jesus’ question, do we really believe He is able to do what He said and do what He has called us to do? Will we “Go therefore,” as Jesus instructed, being a disciple and to make disciples, students, believers and supporters of Christ? Will we go on mission to reconcile others to God, no matter the challenge, trial or task? We must first believe and trust that Jesus is able to do it.
John 11:25-27 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” She said to Him, “Yes, Lord, I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who is to come into the world.”
John 12:32 And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself
Father, let me keep my eyes on You, Your mission and Your vision for me. Wherever You send me, let me die to selfishness and the preservation of self, so that others may live. Let us be the light, love and the glory of God that shines in darkness. Let us bring Your light into the lives of the people You have put in our lives and in our sphere of influence. Jesus, be lifted up and made much of, that we may reconcile people back to God for salvation and eternal life in Your kingdom. Amen.
