“Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.’”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭28‬:‭18‬-‭20‬ ‭NIV‬‬

After His resurrection, Jesus spoke the above words, known as The Great Commission, to His disciples. He has also charged you and I with the Great Commission.

On this Mission-Minded Monday, I ask you to examine ways that you are mission-minded. Are you intentional about your daily interactions with others? Do you seek opportunities to be a witness for Christ? Do you consciously plan ways for you to “go and make disciples”?

Today I encourage you to not only reflect but make a plan. Brainstorm a list of ways you can initiate or participate in the mission field. While you and I may not feel called to become a formal missionaries, we are still called to participate in growing the Kingdom of God.

After you have brainstormed, choose one idea on your list and act on it. Set a goal and a timeline for when you will accomplish your mission.

As we go about this Mission-Minded Monday let’s be like the birds in today’s photo by Ray White. Just as they pepper the sky and cover a lot of territory, may you and I infiltrate our environment with the love of Jesus Christ and grow the Kingdom of God. I leave you with a question I once heard minister Rick Warren ask, “How many people will be in heaven because of you?”