“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth” (Acts 1:8).
I previously mentioned about church being about community. However, our vision for the lost needs to go beyond the church walls and the area surrounding them. The church must have soul-winning and missions as part of its sphere of influence. The Great Commission should be as prevalent today as back when it was given. Our calling in the church is for us to have a passion for souls. It is great for churches to have big numbers. However, it is far greater for the church to labor for the salvation of souls and to make disciples. A church did that for you so you must be willing to do likewise. We can’t sing, “To the Regions Beyond” if we’re placing limits on where we personally are willing to go.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
Pray Together: Pray for Sarah Fletcher, TWG Editor, as she coordinates writers for the 2010-2011 Bible Studies.
