Sunday, January 21, 2007

What God Wants us to do for Other Cultures

Before Jesus went up to Heaven, he gave this last command to his disciples: “7…it is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. 8But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."(Acts 1:7) Considering this was Jesus’ last request, I assume this was one thing he really wanted his disciples to do. If I was on a deathbed, and I knew my last breath was coming, I would say something that I want my children to do. Maybe I’d say, “love each other”, or something like that. But what Jesus said was something more important then I could have even said. When Jesus went, we wanted the Joy that he disciples had to be brought to all cultures. And back when Don asked God, “is this it? Is this what You want me to do? (75)" The answer God gave him was yes. God wanted him to go and lead others to Christ, and fulfill his ambition. God explained to him that the world does not resolve around he himself, but it revolves around God, and by serving God you are doing the right thing. We should do what God wants us to do, and God wants us to go tell the world about him. If we don’t, we really cannot be called Christians.

1 comment:

African Globe Trotters. said...

Do check your spelling and grammar. Great post - I like the way you make personal connections and use evidence to substantiate your quotes. Mrs.Mc.