I have walked the streets of notorious urban communities. I have ministered the Gospel in four continents. I have seen miracles. I have witnessed God’s hand rescuing people from darkness. But I am not satisfied. I am not content to stay where I am. I am not content to know what I know of Him and know no more. I am not content to sit back and say, “I have seen God’s hand on four continents. I have seen enough.” I have not seen enough. I do not want a cultural expression of Jesus. I do not want a religious expression of Jesus. I do not want a denominational expression of Jesus. I just want Jesus.

In today’s world, news channels and coffee shops are filled with people sharing their opinions, often in a manner that is prideful, abrasive, and rarely involving well-thought-out responses to critical questions. So why not jump into the fray and do the same?

We live in very urgent times and the great task of sharing our faith with many who have not heard still lies before us. Many followers of Christ do not sense this priority, but for those who do, for those who have a heart for God and for the souls that He yearns to have in His fellowship, for those who want to be obedient to His call, here are seven important thoughts about the Great Commission …

The Great Commission occurs numerous times in scripture. Each of the Gospels ends with a commission and Acts begins with it. One of my personal favorites is the Parable of the Good Samaritan which concludes with Jesus’ words, “Go and do likewise.” I think we misinterpret the meaning of this divine command. The Great Commission…

If I had to choose, I would choose the church under a tree with these qualities over a performance that stirs my emotions but does not rend my soul.

Let us make God in our own image, and in our own likeness. And let us make Him to provide for us as we desire, to answer our beckoned call as we want Him to, and to receive our worship when He does things that please us …