The Good Life

The Good Life - Part 2

Is the mission of Jesus still urgent? This is not just a historical question—it’s a question that confronts each of us right now. Scripture shows us a Savior who traveled from town to town, teaching, preaching, and healing. When He saw the crowds, His heart was moved with compassion. They were lost and confused, like sheep without a shepherd. And His response? Pray for workers… and then go. That call did not end in Matthew 9. In Matthew 28, with all authority in heaven and on earth, Jesus commissioned His followers: go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize. Teach. Invite people into the Kingdom. And He promised, “I am with you always.” The mission has not changed. The need has not diminished. The harvest is still plentiful. The question is, will we go?

Scott reminded us that many of us hesitate—we tell ourselves it’s not urgent, we don’t have time, it probably won’t go well, or we simply don’t know how. But each of those excuses crumbles in light of reality. Over 200 million people in the U.S. aren’t following Jesus. That’s not just a statistic; it’s a mission field. And most people are far more open than we imagine—80% say they’d go to church if invited by a friend, but only 2% of Christians extend the invitation.

So what does going look like? It’s not about adding one more thing to your calendar—it’s about weaving God’s mission into your everyday life. Start by praying for your friends. Be a good friend. Invite them to church. Share your story. Ask if they want to follow Jesus. It doesn’t need to be complicated; it just needs to be intentional.

The truth is, God is good and He is already at work. The greatest way to live with meaning is to join Him in what He is doing. Jesus still sees the crowds. He still feels compassion. He still says the harvest is ripe. And now, He sends us.

The invitation is clear: go. The world is aching for the hope of Jesus, and He has chosen you to carry it.