Our Purpose

I think it is important to realize our purpose. God never intended for us to live, buy some things, and die. He wants us to make a difference in the lives of others. When Jesus was ready to leave this world, He left instructions with His disciples in Matthew 28:19-20. He said “go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you” (NLT). Jesus basically told His disciples to become a connecting point. In essence He is saying: “I want you to be with people everywhere. Go to the ends of the earth and build relationships with people so that you may give to them the teachings I have given to you.” This is a statement basic to Christianity; however it seems that our emphasis concerning discipleship is related to believers. We understand that in order to disciple believers we must have relationship with them. But what about pre-Christians? Shouldn’t we build relationships with them to allow the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer to affect their lives? Remember that Jesus started descipling his men before they ever connected with God personally. Jesus said make disciples of all people.