Make a Difference
Matthew 28:18-20 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
• Jesus chose them individually
• Jesus brought the disciples close and loved them
• Jesus breathed life into them
• Jesus redirected their energy and effort
• Jesus clarified their purpose
• Jesus empowered them to accomplish that purpose
• Jesus gave them authority to do amazing things and sent them into the marketplace
Matthew 9:35-36 Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
Matthew 10:1, 5-10 Jesus called his twelve disciples together and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness. 5 Jesus sent out the twelve apostles with these instructions: “Don’t go to the Gentiles or the Samaritans, 6 but only to the people of Israel—God’s lost sheep. 7 Go and announce to them that the Kingdom of Heaven is near. 8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received!
9 “Don’t take any money in your money belts—no gold, silver, or even copper coins. 10 Don’t carry a traveler’s bag with a change of clothes and sandals or even a walking stick. Don’t hesitate to accept hospitality, because those who work deserve to be fed.
Whatever gift you have been given, whatever strength you have in-spite of your weaknesses, God has uniquely handcrafted you to make a difference
Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
Today I want you to be reminded of your value and that you are handcrafted by God, made in His likeness and image and placed on this earth in divinely inspired impeccable timing so that you can make a difference.
DO YOU REALIZE THAT THERE IS NO-ONE ELSE THAT IS JUST LIKE YOU?
Matthew 7:12 “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.
Jeremiah 1:4-5 The Lord gave me this message:
5 “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.”
Grandpa, he’s really nice!”
That little girls words were a turning point for him.
Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!
Isaiah 35:1 The wilderness and the wasteland shall be glad for them, And the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose;
YOU ARE GOD’S WORKMANSHIP CREATED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE