As followers of Christ, we are entrusted with a divine mandate – the call to evangelize. This task is not a mere job; it is a sacred responsibility bestowed upon us by our Savior. Let’s explore the nature of this calling, the responsibilities it entails, the potential pitfalls of mismanagement, and the encouragement to approach this task with utmost seriousness. 

Once we are saved Christ gives us a job to do?  What is or job and what is the divine mandate Christians receive?
Our job description is explicitly outlined in Matthew 28:19-20, where Jesus commissions His disciples, saying, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” 

Christ not only has chosen us for the job, but he has given us our job descriptions as well.
1. Go and Make Disciples: Actively engage with others, sharing the message of salvation. (Romans 10:14-15): “How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent?” This underscores the essential role of actively engaging with others to share the message of salvation. 
2. Baptize Them: Facilitate the initiation of new believers into the Christian community. (Matthew 28:19):”Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Baptism symbolizes the initiation of new believers into the Christian community, marking their commitment to follow Christ.
3. Teach Them to Observe Christ’s Commands: Nurture spiritual growth by imparting the teachings of Jesus. 
(Matthew 28:20): “…teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Nurturing spiritual growth involves imparting the teachings of Jesus, guiding believers to obey His commands and grow in their understanding of God’s Word.
 

Now you know what the job is, responsibilities of the job so what are some tools that we use to be successful? Scripture says these two tools are must haves for success: 

 
Acts 1:8 emphasizes the essential role of the Holy Spirit: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Success in evangelism hinges on dependence on the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit. 

Jesus instructs in John 13:34-35, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples if you love one another.” Authentic love for others reflects the transformative power of the gospel. 

The job we have been chosen for may seem impossible, but through examples given to us in the Bible we can see that it is possible.

(Acts 17:22-34): Paul effectively engaged the Athenians, skillfully contextualizing the gospel to their cultural context. Acts 17:22-34 recounts how he proclaimed the unknown God, leading some to faith. 

(Acts 8:26-40): Philip’s obedience to the Holy Spirit’s guidance in Acts 8:26-40 resulted in the conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch. His willingness to engage and explain the Scriptures led to a life transformed. 

There are many things that can prevent us from being successful such as fear, timidity, neglect, and complacency, 

2 Timothy 1:7 warns against the spirit of fear: “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” Timidity can hinder our effectiveness in sharing the gospel. 

James 4:17 reminds us, “So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him, it is sin.” Neglecting our responsibility to share the good news can lead to missed opportunities.
 

The consequences of mismanagement of our job duties can have catastrophic results such as a loss of our impact, missed blessings and the eternal hell for the lost person.

Jesus compares believers to salt in Matthew 5:13, stating, “But if salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.” Mismanagement can result in diminished influence and impact. 

Paul, in Acts 20:26-27, acknowledges the weight of his responsibility: “Therefore, I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all, for I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.” Failing to fulfill our duty may lead to missed opportunities and unclaimed blessings.  

John 3:17-18 from the Bible says: “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.”

Today I encourage you to take the job of evangelism seriously and do it with confidence and do it because you love the Lord and love others.

2 Corinthians 5:20 implores believers, “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.” This plea underscores the gravity of our role as representatives of Christ. 

As stewards of the divine mandate, we are entrusted with the eternal destinies of those we encounter. Let us approach this calling with a sense of urgency, authenticity, and dependence on the Holy Spirit. May our lives reflect the transformative power of the gospel and may our management of this sacred task bring glory to the One who entrusted it to us.