Jesus said we were to go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation (Mk.16:15). He specifically said to his disciples – Jerusalem; all Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the Earth (Acts 1:8). This is a command to Go and to go to everyone. No one is to be missed out. Especially not those we are uncomfortable with or who are hard to get to. I couldn’t imagine a real follower of Jesus deciding they didn’t have to love people or serve or forgive. In the same way none of us can opt out of going.

We are called to represent Jesus to our friends and family, to those we don’t normally connect with in our community (including those we don’t like) and to the people of the world. The methodology remains the same – Jesus said to demonstrate the love of God through good deeds that would cause people to glorify our Heavenly Father (Mt.5:16). He also told us that people would know we were His followers if we loved each other (Jn.13:34-35). So, do good deeds, love God’s people and take your influence throughout the world beginning with your own home.

Application:

1. What have you found most difficult or challenging in Jesus command to go to all the world?
How does that look for you? What has He called you to here and around the world?

2. How are you going in representing Jesus?
What would you like to change or add to your witness?

Blessings!