Mission: The Kingdom of God is Like Devo

September 8th, 2019

Mission: The Kingdom of God is Like

We love to hear stories about people coming to know Jesus Christ and love him as their Lord and Savior. Once we have committed our lives to Christ, we are part of that mission as well. For the next three weeks our devotionals are going to combine the study of scripture with reflection and action - the act of sharing our faith. 

Scripture - Luke 15: 1-10

 Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. 2 And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.”

3 So he told them this parable: 4 “Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the one that is lost until he finds it? 5 When he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders and rejoices. 6 And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.’ 7 Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.

8 “Or what woman having ten silver coins,[a] if she loses one of them, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? 9 When she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.’ 10 Just so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

Questions for reflection:

• What are some of the things that keep you from pointing others to God?
• Who is Jesus to you? Why is your faith in Jesus important to you?
• Do you desire to reach others with the Good News at this point in your life? Why or why not?

Called to action:

All Christians are called and given the gifts to share the gospel, but that doesn’t mean that it is always easy for us. Sometimes we get discouraged, especially when we forget why we are sharing the Good News in the first place - its always about the mission from Christ. 

Try this week sharing your faith with one person. There aren’t wrong ways to share your faith - its about what feels natural for you. It could be with a family member, a friend, or a stranger. Pray that God will give you the opportunity to plant a seed this week.