The Method of Missions

Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations... Mt. 28:19

Jesus Christ did not say, “Go and save souls” (the salvation of souls is the supernatural work of God), but He said, “Go...make disciples of all the nations...” Yet you cannot make disciples unless you are a disciple yourself. When the disciples returned from their first mission, they were filled with joy... But Jesus said, in effect, “Don’t rejoice in successful service – the great
secret of joy is that you have the right relationship with Me.” (Lk. 10:17–20).  The missionary’s great essential is remaining true to the call of God, and realizing that his one and only purpose is to disciple men and women to Jesus.... the challenge comes from the perspective of the missionary’s own personal relationship with Jesus Christ – “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” (Mt. 9:28).  Our Lord unwaveringly asks us that question, and it confronts us in every individual situation we encounter.  The one great challenge to us is – do I know my risen Lord? Do I know the power of His indwelling Spirit? Am I wise enough in God’s sight, but foolish enough according to the wisdom of the world, to trust in what Jesus Christ has said? ... – “All authority has been given to Me...Go therefore...”  Oswald Chambers, Utmost for His Highest, 27 October.