If you were to change the world?

If you were to change the world how would you do it? Jesus had an amazing plan!

His plan is all about investing in His followers and then unleashing them. During His ministry, He first showed His disciples His power. Then He gave it to them (Luke 9:1ff). And then He sent them into the world to share the good news of the kingdom (Luke 10). Jesus showed them, empowered them, and sent them. That's how He made disciples.

So when He gives the Great Commission it's no different. He says, "All authority . . . has been given to Me. Therefore, go and make disciples . . ." Jesus gives us the authority to be conduits of His authority as we make disciples.

How has the Lord Jesus empowered you to advance His kingdom? (Check out 1 Corinthians 12; 2 Timothy 1:6.)

Yesterday's message focused on the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 (click on "Messages" at www.shalombaptist.org).