Tell The World

What is the Great Commission? How can we do our part in getting the gospel out? How important really is it?

Matthew 28: 19-20 “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:”

“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen”.

Jesus wants us to go into all the earth and literally share the good news of His Amazing Grace! Think about it: when you have a party, others find out about it through the invitations given out. Jesus wants His followers to do the same thing: to give the people of this earth an invitation to hear of a Saviour who died for all the sins of man and who wants to give each and every one the gift of Eternal Life. We have got to realize that our God cares for all the people of this world, no matter their situation or circumstance. Weather good or bad, tall or short, black our white, Jesus loves you! Along with this decree, Jesus gives us the assurance that He will be with us always- through our trials, through those depressing moments, through those times when you want to give up-even unto the END He says.

Observing All Commanded Things

Jesus made it clear to His followers that apart of spreading the gospel was teaching people to observe His Law. He plainly stated that we should TEACH men to observe ALL things He has commanded us. Ponder this passage where Jesus connects the commandments with eternal life:

Mark 10: 17, 19 “And when He was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to Him, and asked Him, ‘Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?’’

“Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother”.

Jesus plainly stated to the rich young man, that keeping His commandments were key in the steps toward Eternal Life. And Jesus even made certain to verify which Law He spoke of. You see, the Jews had some 603 commandments that were not written by the Hand of God that they were bound to. Jesus though, was speaking about the 10 commandments, His Eternal Law of Love, written with His won finger, the one which Psalms 111:7-8 tells us stands fast forever. Jesus was leading by example, relating to this man in the same way that He wants you and I to relate to others, and show them the narrow way which leads to life. Matthew 5:19 tells us that those who do and teach God’s commandments will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven. We’ve got to realize that we must keep God’s Law in its entirety. Read James 2:10. We cannot pick and choose which ones we like. This is the same Eternal 10 Commandment Law which contains the 4^th commandment, charging God’s people to observe the seventh day of the week as the Sabbath. Jesus also gave us commandment to love God and our neigbours. This is actually the fulfilling or full meaning of the Law. If you read the 10 commandments carefully, you would realize the first 4 show our love for God and the last 6 focus on our neighbor. If Jesus made it a point to tell us to observe all things He commanded us, shouldn’t we make sure we are?

Reflect on your spiritual life, are you doing everything God asks of you?

Doing Your Part

The spreading of the gospel is something that requires all hands on deck. We need everyone of God’s followers on board to carry out this great mandate. This message of God’s Love has to be preached to every living soul on this earth. Some people put their trust in Jah, Mohammed, Buddha, Allah and other persons who can’t offer ANYTHING in comparison to what the Saviour Jesus Christ offers us! If you draw a comparison, you would see that with all of these other figures you would have to do certain things and perform certain tasks to get something in exchange from them, you have to find your way to them. With Jesus it’s different though, He makes Himself available to everyone at no cost, and He comes seeking after us. Revelation 3:20 tells us how Jesus is at the door of our heart, waiting to be let in, gently knocking, because He as a desire to have a relationship with each and every one of His children. We must make an effort wherever we are to be a testimony for Jesus. There is a whole world out there in need of this message and it starts with you. Jesus Himself said that before the end of the world, this message must be preached. Ponder Jesus words:

Matthew 24:14 “And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come”.

Jesus plainly stated that before the end of the world, this gospel must be preached in all the world, because everyone deserves a chance to hear of His saving grace. This is why we cannot believe in the “secret rapture” theory. We must realize that we must go through the time of trouble before Jesus comes and do get through it we must heed the warning of the Three Angels Message of Revelation 14:6-12. The first angel talks about Fearing God and getting back to worshipping Him as the Creator of Heaven & Earth. The second angel talks about how Babylon is fallen and its message is that we as Christians should not be engaging in activities or practices that are not of God. It is a call to get out of the world practices that has even crept its way in some Christian Churches today. The third angel warns against worshipping the beast, which has nothing to do with a computer chip, but demands worship and allegiance from its followers. This is why verse 12 of Revelation 14 tells us that the patience of the saints is keeping God’s commandments and having the faith of Jesus. The word for patience literally means “endurance” and so by this we may know that if we follow these guidelines, we’ll be ready for Christ’s coming. Everywhere we go we must be telling the world of God’s love and correcting some of the false doctrines that have even found its way into the Church. Every day we must be a witness and a testimony, even in our own country, school, or home. This message has no exceptions, everyone MUST hear it! Jesus said plainly said the before He comes back the message must go out.

Why not do your part today, and hasten His coming?

The Importance of the Message

There is much importance getting this message out to the world. It is a last call before Christ comes, for everyone to humble themselves and submit to Him. This message of love has within it the steps to Eternal Life with Jesus and it shows the entire world that He is a just and fair God and that He loves all of His children equally. Our God has a desire to see all of His Children saved and even though He knows that all of us will not accept Him, He still wants us to give us a fair chance to hear about Him. He wants us to be receptive to His Word. There are some persons in the world who have never heard the name Jesus Christ. This is why He has charged His followers with such a great task. Also, among those who know Him, some are not following His Word and doing what He requires. Jesus didn’t come to the cross and die for the sins of a few; He came and died for ALL that through Him WHOSOEVER believeth should have everlasting life. Jesus desperately wants to come and take His followers home to be with Him forever. Before that happens this mandate must be fulfilled. He has promised to be with us always, even unto the end of the world. This seems to suggest that Jesus recognized the troubles and turmoil we would go through in spreading the gospel, because some will not be receptive. He assures that He is with us at our lowest, at our highest and always. He doesn’t want us to even think that He has left us alone. Hebrews 13:5 boldly declares that He will never leave nor forsake us and verse 8 of the same chapter tells us how Jesus is the same forever. He doesn’t change. If He was with us then, He will be with us now and forevermore. Spread the good news is what He asks. Why don’t you accept the mandate?

In conclusion, we should be privileged to work for the Master. Also, we should be excited to go and reach others and see them saved in the kingdom. What a sight! There is great joy in knowing that you have played a small part in bringing someone closer to Jesus! Even if we cannot travel to all the countries of the world, we can do our part in our country, our school, our work, our home and if all God’s followers around the globe would take up the same initiative, the work would soon be finished. People need the Lord; there is nothing of substance that this world can offer you! Let’s do our best to get the word out: Jesus is coming soon and He wants all of us to be ready! Ponder Jesus words:

Revelation 22:12 “And, behold, I come quickly; and My reward is with Me, to give to every man according as his work shall be”.

Are you working for Jesus?

God bless you!