Jesus said, ‘Go!’ It’s A Command
By Aaron Joseph Hall
The local church's mission isn’t just for pastors, evangelists, and missionaries. Jesus’ command in Matthew 28:19, “Go, therefore, and make disciples,” is for every Christian everywhere. It’s not the Great Suggestion. It’s the Great Commission. It’s a command.
I can remember learning early on in my walk with Jesus that we have a job to do as Christians. It's a very important job. Telling people the Good News about Jesus is the most loving thing we can do! There’s no job of greater importance than sharing the Good News.
I came to Christ because someone shared the Good News with me. Think about how many have come to Christ simply because someone took the time to share with them who Jesus is and what He’s done for us.
The Great Commission is not optional. Jesus said to go, which means it’s a command. As followers of Jesus, this is the most loving thing we can share with someone. It was the most loving thing my friend who told me about Jesus and invited me to church could do. The reality is apart from Christ we are all lost. I want to see hell emptier and heaven fuller—and it’s my life’s mission to tell as many people as I can!
I want to share with you three reasons why sharing the Good News is the best news you can share with anyone anywhere in the world.
Sharing the Good News is loving people.
Do you love anyone? Chances are you do! I’m a father of three boys and I want to share the truth with them. The most loving thing I can share with them is the Gospel. If we truly say we love people as followers of Jesus, then we should want to share the Good News. Jesus loves people. We can love others because He first loved us.
John 13:34 says, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another” (ESV).
Sharing the Good News is obeying Jesus.
Jesus said, ‘Go!’ That isn’t a suggestion and only if you feel like it. It’s a command. Jesus tells us in John 14:15, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments” (ESV). If so many are so-called “followers of Jesus” why do they miss this command but acknowledge others? When we share the Good News of the gospel it’s both loving others and obeying Jesus!
Sharing the Good News is Kingdom living.
As Christians, we are in the world but not of the world. When we share the Good News with others we are living with Kingdom-first. Philippians 3:20 says, “But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ” (ESV). The reason why the Great Commission is Kingdom living is that Kingdom living is living with others first! We don’t focus on ourselves but on the needs of others.
It’s a win-win when we go and do what Jesus commanded! When we do we are loving people, loving Jesus, and living with a Kingdom mentality.
This week, ask yourself, “When was the last time you shared the Good News of the gospel with someone?”
Then go a step further and ask yourself: “When was the last time you shared with someone you DON’T know?”
Aaron Joseph Hall is a devoted husband and father of four. He serves as the Digital Discipleship & Communications Pastor at More 2 Life Ministries. Passionate about writing, Aaron shares insights and inspiration on his blog: AaronJosephHall.com. You can follow him on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and X.
