Gospel for God’s Children by Linda Shields:
“We are all called to be Ministers”
When we think of a Minister we think of our Preacher in our church, whose vocation is to teach us about God's word. But did you know that all of us are called by God to teach the Gospel? (Gospel - " the good news ")
In the book of Matthew, chapter 28, verses 19 - 20, Jesus himself told his disciples, "I have been given complete authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
We have been commanded by Jesus to tell others of his great love for them, that he gave his life on the cross to save them and rose from the dead that they may have eternal life through him.
It doesn't matter who we are, what we do, whether we're men, women, young or old, we are all called by Christ Jesus to tell others about his love for them.
The Apostle Paul told Timothy, a young church leader, "Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you teach, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity." (1 Timothy 4: 12)
Others can see our love for Christ Jesus by us being examples of him through our acts of kindness, by our speech, by inviting our friends to come to church with us, spreading the gospel of Jesus to all the world, because we want all people to know the love of Christ.
So, there you go, young minister's of Jesus! Go out into the world, and let the world know that Jesus loves the world, so much that he willingly laid down his life on the cross, that whosoever believes in him will be saved (John 3: 16)
Let's thank God for the gift of his son, Jesus.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for Jesus, and thank you for the opportunity to tell others of his great love for us. Help us to live in such a way that others can see Jesus in us. In Jesus holy name we pray, Amen
God Bless