EVERY BELIEVERS ` MINISTRY

Matthew 28:18-20

In the secular world, individuals have different callings or vocations. Likewise, in the church of God, people are involved in various areas of work like ushering, singing, cleaning, working with children, leading the HCF, etc. However, there is a ministry that is compulsory for every member regardless of our involvement in Gods vineyard. Its evangelism.

Jesus, the son of God, affirms His sovereignty over all creations. It is in reference to this that He speaks of His power to redeem, deliver and defend His people. His mediatorial government extends over principalities and powers. "And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth" (Matthew 28:18). On the strength of His power and authority, He sent forth His disciple and all believers - old, young, literate, and illiterate - to preach. The qualification required to take up the assignment is to be born-again.

Our lord was unambiguous about the great commission. He told His immediate disciples and who believe through their preaching: "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature" (Mark 16:15). This is every believer's ministry. Someone rightly said the believers' motto should be "ONE WAY, ONE JOB". Unfortunately, many of them today have neglected this all-important assignment. We remain in the church, while the lord asks us to go out into the world.

We have various methods of carrying out this great commission. These include distribution of Christian books, tracts, magazines, audio/video CDs, person-to-person witnessing, preaching in the vehicle or public places, etc.

The field of witnessing is vast because the gospel is for all people - white, coloured - in all nations, whatever their religions or creed. Beyond bringing them to Christ`s doctrines and prepare them for heaven.