DEVOTIONAL 2
Tuesday, February 7
Why Giving and Generosity?
Embrace the Mission
18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” —Matthew 28:18–20
The last words of Matthew’s Gospel are as much for you as they were for the 11 disciples. You have a mission to accomplish: Make disciples. Like a soldier with orders, Jesus’ instructions provide clarity and structure to the choices you make. In everything you do, you are called to redeem your time and resources to introduce as many people to Jesus as you can and help them mature in Christlikeness. Through your job, friendships, finances, hobbies – in all things, make disciples.
PRAY
Father, what a privilege it is to have a divine purpose for every day. I desire to make disciples and expand Your kingdom here on earth. Give me wisdom about the opportunities You have presented in which I might introduce more and more people to Jesus and equip them to live in obedience. Amen.
ACT
Share your testimony with someone close to you; perhaps your children and spouse – share who brought you to Christ and how the conversation changed your life. Pray together that God will use you this year in a big way to bring the Gospel to as many as possible. Specifically pray that the expansion at the North Campus will help you and your church to make more disciples.
FROM PASTOR CONNOR BALES
