Sent with Purpose
“As the Father has sent me,
I am sending you.” (John 20:21)
In the days following our Lord Jesus’ resurrection, He appeared to His disciples - reassuring them, restoring them, rekindling their faith and preparing them for what is to come. And just before His ascension, He entrusted them with a significant mandate - the call to be sent as He was sent.
This “Sending” commission is more than a gentle encouragement. It is a powerful mandate not only for the disciples but for every believer today. We are sent with a purpose: to make disciples of all nations. This calling invites us into a movement that transcends borders and cultures, bringing hope, love and transformation.
To be sent is to step out from our comfort zones, intentionally seeking opportunities to share the Good News that Jesus saves. Making disciples means investing in others, teaching, encouraging, and walking alongside them as they discover God’s love and grace in Jesus Christ. Every conversation, act of kindness, and moment of listening becomes a seed planted for God’s kingdom.
Just as Jesus was sent by the Father with authority and love, we too are entrusted with the same. And the beauty of this commission is that we are not going alone. The Lord promises His presence and empowerment. Let us answer this sending with obedience, trusting that through us, God will draw people from every nation into His family.
And as we prepare ourselves to go, let us pray for courage to step out and make disciples, wherever the Lord leads us. Pray for the infilling and guidance of the Holy Spirit, that we may serve with wisdom and compassion.