Why?: What can you do if carrying out the Great Commission seems overwhelming?
What?: While leaders can equip the church body for ministry in carrying out the Great Commission, in the end, the work is the Lord’s and we are merely called to serve under Him. It is the Lord who calls; the Lord who redeems; the Lord who matures disciples of Jesus Christ; and, in the last day, the Lord who will make perfect those He has called. Our charge is to be good stewards over what He has entrusted to us — believers, resources, and a mission field from which He will gather a harvest.
So What?: It is easy to feel overwhelmed when we realize that the Lord has called the church to make disciples of every nation, tongue, and tribe on the earth. We can talk to our neighbors and co-workers. We can even go on mission trips. But billions of people to reach is out of the reach of any individual, church, or even cooperating organization. Feeling overwhelmed tempts us to just give up—we can’t reach them all; why even try?
So What Now?: Will you commit to relying on the Lord? After all, it is His work beginning to end. He has given each of us a small part to play in that work. Will you commit to living out your part as a teacher of the Bible?