"I Should Be Fired"

By: Zach Wood

Matthew 28:19

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the

name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

 

 

One night a few weeks ago, my wife and I were talking about how we felt we weren't "getting out" enough to talk with others who don't know Christ.  We talked about how we get so busy and consumed with our own lives that we neglect to stop and think about how we need to minister to unbelievers.  They are all around us and yet, we fail to realize that Christ commands this of us each and everyday.  I remember telling my wife, with sorrow and tears in my eyes, "Honey, we aren't doing our jobs".  We both agreed and it really brought hurt to us.  We have a job description that we are not fulfilling.  I told her that if I was God, I would have fired "me" a long time ago. 

 

You may be saying, "Zach, that's a bit harsh sounding in the title".  Maybe it's a bit blunt, but it's exactly how I feel when I look back and see how much I've failed at being a true servant for Christ.  This past Saturday, our small group Bible Study went to a Casting Crowns concert.  Their first popular song, "If We Are The Body" was sung that night.  As I sang the words, I had tears in my eyes knowing that I'm not reaching out like Jesus wants me to do.  If we are the body, then why aren't His arms reaching, His words teaching, and why is His love not showing them there is a way?  There's a problem if these questions are not being answered with our lifestyle.  This is why I feel that I should be fired.  However, God does not want to fire me, but to encourage me to do a better job.

 

If we can get our minds off of ourselves and onto the great mission that we've ever been called to, then lives will start changing one by one.  We need to get out there and starting making disciples of people.  It happens in the tiniest ways sometimes.  Times when we are not aware we have a chance to minister to another person or group of people.  This passage is part of the Great Commission, not the "great suggestion".  God does NOT suggest, He commands! 

 

Are you and I living up to the Great Commission?  If we are both honest, we would have to say no.  We all have a long way to go in being better ambassadors for Christ.  As I said before, I have been failing my job description as a Christian servant.  Christ calls me to a job and I'm not doing the job as I need to.  I'm just glad he doesn't say that I'm fired.  He just gives me reminders that I need to get with the program and start making some progress for Him.  He reminds me that He loves me and will be with me through all that life brings my way. 

 

We have a job description.  Let's really live it!