Matthew 28:19-20
God authorized and commanded me to commission you: Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life. (Mt 28:19, MSG)
It's really an awesome thing to me that God granted such an important task to me...and to you. You see, we are the Church. You might remember it in your membership vows. It became official that day. Our common task, our co-mission, as the Church is to help others know this life, this Jesus!
If you are not a member of the Church, then let me say it another way...
...our task is to help you know the real story of Jesus the Christ, the real story of how he taught us to live by grace and mercy and love, the real story of how this life brings blessing to all who live it, regardless of their life circumstances or yours.
It means I want to help you, because that is my task as a Christian...and so does Christ.
So, you may not believe, but I want you to. We'll not force it on you. It is simply a gift. And if you don't accept it today, we'll be here again tomorrow and every day. And if you don't understand it, we'll find another way to explain it, to show it, to make it real to you.
We'll do whatever it takes, pay whatever it costs, build a space that will make you comfortable so you can hear and can know the Jesus way of life.
Peace ><>
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