WHAT TEAM ARE YOU ON AND WHO IS YOUR COACH?

SCRIPTURE:
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them 
in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”  
(Matthew 28:19)

MEDITATION:
Whenever you join any organization, 
it is because you want to participate in what they are doing, right?
When you apply for a job with a company, 
it is because you want to use your skills to help them achieve their goals, right?
Using this same analogy, when you invite the Lord into your life, it should be 
because you want to use your skills to participate in what He is doing, right?

The question is, “What is the goal of the Lord?”
The answer is, He wants everyone to be saved and baptized into His family.
That is why believers are asked to “Go”, “Make disciples”, and “Baptize them”.
Think about it for a moment, when Jesus walked the earth in human form, 
He was only in one place at a time.
However, now He has a multitude of those who belong to Him 
to participate in achieving His desire to reach the lost.

Wouldn’t it be boring (and disappointing) if you joined a sports team, 
but were not allowed to participate?
Isn't it exciting to know that the Lord has given us assignments 
so that we can participate and really feel we are a part of His team (family)?

The assignment for Christians 
is simply to “seek out and lead the lost people to the Lord”.
It is not complicated, however the Lord has given us 
the benefit of an advocate (the Holy Spirit) to assist us in our efforts.

“Seeking” can mean any number of things.
The Lord may send some to other areas or countries, 
but many can ‘seek the lost’ where they are right now.
Sometimes ‘seeking’ can mean showing our own faith.

We may not be able to articulate the things we want to say to others that will 
lead them to the Lord, but until we feel more comfortable with speaking to 
others, every believer can show through their actions that they love the Lord 
and are committed to Him with a sincere faith.

We need to show others 
that we are a part of something that is not only pleasing, but is exciting.
They need to know that our faith is real, and be able to see the joy  
of our faith displayed in the way we live and the things we say.

ACTION:
Are you a believer in Jesus Christ?
Are you part of the Christian movement to ‘seek and save the lost’?
God has given you an awesome responsibility with the skills 
and the help of the Holy Spirit to accomplish what He wants/expects of you.

You have probably heard this expression before – “If you were on trial 
for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?”
What do the lost see when they witness your words, attitudes, and actions?
Would they see something they want for themselves, 
or would they be uninterested in getting to know the Lord?

If others were asked, would they say that your faith is sincere 
and that you are committed to the Lord?
How many of the lost would be drawn to the Lord 
by your consistency in living as a believer?

Pray,
“Heavenly Father, thank You for giving me Your gift of salvation. Jesus, 
thank You for dying on the cross so that I could have access to God’s 
incredible gift. Thank You for giving me assignments so that I can feel I 
am an important part of Your family. Lord, You know how awkward I can 
feel when trying to fulfill Your expectations for me, but I know that You 
will help me to feel more comfortable as I serve You. Help me to start by 
assuring others that my faith is real and that I am committed to You. I am 
glad there is more to salvation than just waiting around to join You in 
eternity. Teach me to do what You want me to do and to be aware of the 
Holy Spirit in my life to help me. I want to please You and to let others 
see that I love You as my Heavenly Father! Help me to be a light in this 
world of darkness and ready for each opportunity to share Your love with 
those who need to know You.”