Deep Dive into Missions Q&A Session by Go: West Coast Conference
The central motivation for participating in the Great Commission stems from a profound and compelling love for Christ, which, in turn, fuels obedience to His commands.
The most fundamental reason is that "Christ's love to me compels my love to him and so I want to obey him and do what he has commanded." This obedience is not forced but arises from a transformed heart. Through the new covenant in Christ, believers receive new hearts that are "caused... to walk in his statutes and to keep his laws," naturally compelling a desire to obey His word, including the command to "go and proclaim him to the ends of the earth." This divine work renews individuals into Christ's image, granting them "the gift of growth and godliness" that drives their participation.
A deeply passionate motivation involves the understanding that God has an elect people, His "children," who are currently "enslaved," "suffering," "sold and bartered," and "imprisoned." This realization evokes a powerful sense of "courage, anger, fierce" dedication. The mission is seen as a call to "Bring my daughter home to me," emphasizing a sacrificial, even fighting, spirit. It underscores the idea that humans, especially men, were "made to fight" for God's purposes, to "risk," and to "fight hell if you have to die" to "bring them home," regardless of personal suffering or needs.
Ultimately, all these motivations point to the supreme worth of Christ. The phrase "The lamb is worthy" encapsulates the core understanding that Christ is "worthy of all glory and honor." This recognition of His worthiness drives the desire to participate, with the sentiment that if one truly sees Him as He is, they will never regret what they gave, only what they "kept."
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