Missio Dei
Every follower of Jesus is invited into a story bigger than personal comfort, success, or survival. We live in God’s story: creation, brokenness, redemption through Christ, and the promise that one day all things will be made new. When we forget that story, we drift into smaller ones—chasing pleasure, comfort, politics, self-fulfillment, or fear. But Jesus calls us back to His mission.
In Acts 1:8, Jesus tells His disciples, “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses…” Before He sends them out, He promises them power. That matters because the mission of God cannot be lived in human strength. We need the Holy Spirit. Prayer, dependence, and daily surrender keep us connected to the true source of life and courage.
Being a witness is not only about preaching; it is about faithful presence. We do not hide from the world, copy the world, or angrily shout at the world. Instead, we enter the lives of others with truth, gentleness, respect, and love. We point to Jesus with our words and our actions.
And this mission is not only overseas. Jesus sends His people across the street, across cultures, and to the ends of the earth. That means your neighborhood, workplace, school, family, and city matter. The hurting, addicted, skeptical, lonely, and overlooked are not interruptions to the mission—they are often the mission right in front of us.
You have a purpose. You have access to the power of God. The question is: will you go where Jesus is sending you?
Action Steps:
1. Identify one person in your life who needs the love and hope of Jesus. Pray for them daily this week and look for a simple way to encourage or serve them.
2. Ask God where you have drifted into a smaller story. Confess it, return to Him, and choose one habit that helps you stay connected to the Holy Spirit.
This article used generative AI via Pulpit AI to transform one of Chris' sermons into this article. The content is original to CDM, with some help from Pulpit AI adapting it into article form.
