Christians falling short of The Great Commission to share the gospel

Jesus never asks us to do anything that he didn't model with his first disciples. The same instructions he gave to them, he also left for every Christ following believer today. For example, in John 14:12 we read that Jesus told the disciples they would do even 'greater things' than he did. How is that possible? No one can do greater things than Jesus. And maybe that is the dilemma we face when it comes to delivering on The Great Commission—not believing we can out do Jesus. But it's not about out doing Him, it's about more of us doing what He did and in greater numbers. The question is are we doing that?

A recent survey by the U.S. based Barna Group found that 51 percent of U.S. Christians surveyed haven't heard of The Great Commission and 33 percent of them couldn't identify it from a list of scripture verses.

Clearly, some Christians have lost the focus of their faith which is to share the gospel with others around them. The formula that Jesus used has not changed—each one, disciple one. This generation of Christians has the capability of reaching more people than Jesus did because of our greater technology that includes broadcast satellites, mobile phones and the Internet. Hands and feet methodology is still employed in rural and underdeveloped communities around the world. So with all the means at our disposal why aren't more Christians obeying Christ's commandment to share the gospel? The answer is sin.



As harsh as it may sound, the bible calls it a sin of omission— knowing what is right and not doing it.

Popular televangelist pastor Greg Laurie offers a kinder, gentler approach to the subject with this illustration:

“Let’s say you were walking down a street and heard someone screaming. You ran to them to see that they were standing in front of a house that was on fire. You were told there were people in that home. So, you just turned around and walked away. Would that be wrong?”

Pastor Laurie continues:

“Here we are as Christians, who know how a person can have their sins forgiven and find the hope of Heaven, and we don’t share that with others? That’s even worse than not helping the people in the burning house. Not sharing our message has eternal ramifications.”

Would you knowing want your co-worker, neighbor, best friend, parents, or children to spend a Christ-less eternity in Hell? Well, when they die this will be their fate if they arrive at the gates of Heaven without having accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. And who better to warn them by sharing the gospel with them than you. These are sometimes the hardest to reach but they're the closest to you, they know you.


Nonetheless, we make excuses for not sharing the gospel. There are books, videos, church outreaches, training in evangelism, and of course, praying for lost. But if we fail to take advantage of the many helps that are available what excuse is left for us? To put it colloquially, this is serious and Christ ain't playing.

There will be accountability at the Judgment Seat of Christ for all Christians who fail to obey his commandment. It's not too late to repent and get GOing. Start small with one person at a time and watch God give you the increase. To get you started, here are some tips about Sharing Your Faith 101.  Everyone His Witness is a Facebook group you can  join and post your conversion stories. So, you have no more excuses. Let's get out there and save the world for Christ!


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