Yesterday, I continued the God-Sized Mission series with a sermon about living out our faith locally – right where we are. We have a tendency to read a passage like Matthew 28:19-20 and be inspired to go to other parts of the world to share the Good News and love of Jesus. That is certainly a part of the command to make disciples of ALL nations.
But a closer look at the way the words are used in those verses, teaches us that it is not an “over-there” kind of command. A better understanding is that we are to be making disciples “as we are going.” In other words, as we go about our daily lives, we are to reflect Jesus in all we do.
This does not start someday and some place, it starts this day and right here!
As a faithful Jesus follower, each of us is to be focused on living a lifestyle that honors Jesus. This lifestyle, along with the message we share, should inspire to and immerse others in the same lifestyle. How will you do that this day?
For us, we start Vacation Bible School this morning. We will have literally hundreds of opportunities to show the love of Jesus to children and their families right here in our building. I would say, in many ways, it will be easier to be on task this morning simply because our focus will be concentrated.
But what about the other days – the average, ho-hum, mundane days of our lives? It is on those days that our faithfulness and commitment shine through.
Today, in the mundane routine of your daily schedule, share Jesus.
A lifestyle of following him is a powerful message!
Clay in the Hands 
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