Matthew 28:18-20 ESV — And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

When searching for purpose in life, I recommend turning to the Bible. There we find this week’s featured scripture which is our supreme calling in life. This directive is called The Great Commission. Commission means an instruction, command, or duty given to a person or a group of people, or a group of people officially charged with a particular function. So you can think of it as you and I have been commissioned to serve God and our task is to “go and make disciples.” Does that mean all of us are called to go overseas as a missionary? Simply put, no. However it does mean we should actively live in a way that is a testimony to our life with Jesus Christ. Everything you say and do is being watched by others. Others are always looking and listening to see what it means to be a Christian. St Francis of Assisi once said, “Preach the Gospel at all times. When necessary use words.” In other words live your life in such a way that what others see is preaching the Gospel and if necessary use words to tell them the Gospel.

What are you doing to intentionally fulfill your purpose of making disciples? How can you “preach the gospel at all times?”

Let’s pray. Dear Heavenly Father, open my eyes and ears to see and hear Your purpose for me. Guide my thoughts as I explore ways to fulfill Your purpose for my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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