Literally, to be Christian means to be one who 'comes from or is
associated with' Christ. For example, a Norwegian is one who is
from Norway. A politician is one who is associated with
politics. So, for those who use the name Christian, it is very
important that we come from and associate ourselves with the mission
of Christ.Jesus' mission statement was found in
Luke 19:10
TO SEEK AND SAVE THAT WHICH WAS LOST.
If we want to be Christ-like, we must take up that same mission for
our own life. At reach the lost we are convinced that this
statement by Jesus should be the highest priority in every
believer's life.
Ask yourself this question: "Why did Jesus come to earth?"
Anyone with even a cursory knowledge of the Bible knows the answer.
It was to reconcile man to Himself. It was to restore the
relationship that was broken between man and God as a result of
rebellion. Everything He did on earth had this mission in mind
and now, as He has returned to Heaven, the mission has been left to
us, as stated in 1 Corinthians 5:18, "All this is from God, who
reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of
reconciliation."
God has called each of us to love Him with all of our hearts and
He has commanded us to show that love through
loving others by sharing the Gospel (Good News) with those around us.
Are you willing to show this kind of love?
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