As you reflect on 2017 and plan for 2018, know this:

If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, your mission is clear.  There are no age, gender, or socioeconomic requirements.  If you have surrendered your life to God, trusting completely in the person and work of Jesus, you are a disciple maker.

Yes, your life will look different from everyone else’s in how you carry that out(your Vision) because you have been given specific roles, activities, attributes, skills, abilities, gifts, personalities, resources, and experiences.  These are all to be used for the sake of the gospel when making disciples and bringing God glory.

I love how this section of scriptures wraps up in verse 20:  “And lo, I will be with you even to the end of the age”. God has not asked you to run a rogue mission.  He is right by your side as you learn what the mission is and carry it out.  As a matter of fact not only is He beside you, but the Holy Spirit has taken up residence in you.

You have everything you need to carry out this mission successfully.   So let’s go love, serve and disciple today!

Reflection

What does God say our mission is?

What opportunities do you have today to carry out that mission?

How has God specifically wired you for this mission?

Prayer

Father, You have knit us in our mother’s’ womb specifically for carrying out your mission. Give us insight as to how you have designed us hat we may use it all for Your glory. You desire to dwell in our inmost being and lead us on to victory. We praise You for giving us purpose and teaching us to live a life that matters. Thank You, Father, Amen!