Every Follower of Jesus Matters to the Mission

I recently completed a 14-week sermon series from the Book of Colossians, called Christ, Church, and the Christian. Paul truly focuses on all three Cs, with Christ being the greatest C of all!

In this post, I want to recap the final lesson in the series, to remind every follower of Jesus they have a part to play in the mission of the Church that Jesus gave to each of us.

Some Deliver Messages (Col. 4:7-9). 

As to all my affairs, Tychicus, our beloved brother and faithful servant and fellow bond-servant in the Lord, will bring you information. For I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts; and with him Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of your number. They will inform you about the whole situation here. 

Some Provide Encouragement (Col. 4:10-11)

Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you his greetings; and also Barnabas’s cousin Mark (about whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him); and also Jesus who is called Justus; these are the only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are from the circumcision, and they have proved to be an encouragement to me.

Some Offer Prayers (Col. 4:12)

Epaphras, who is one of your number, a bondslave of Jesus Christ, sends you his greetings, always laboring earnestly for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.

Some Practice Hospitality (Col. 4:15)

Greet the brethren who are in Laodicea and also Nympha and the church that is in her house.

Some Hold Potential (Col. 4:17)

Say to Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.”

We all have gifts to offer in service to Jesus and His Church.

We need everyone to use their gifts to further the mission of Jesus to make disciples, teach people to obey Him, and encourage each other to keep following Him daily.

Let's Pray, Prepare, and Participate Together

• Pray about how we can contribute to reaching the lost and strengthening the saved.
• Prepare our hearts and minds to learn more about how we can contribute to the Great Commission Mission.
• Participate when we have opportunities to learn how to serve to help reach the lost and strengthen each other in Christ.