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Go Forth

3/12/2012

 
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.
Mark 16:15 He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation."

Before I went to Africa last month, I was exploring the seven spheres of influence (church, government/law, arts/entertainment, education, business, media, and family) as I prepared messages. Now being back in the U.S., friends have asked me what I felt the Lord spoke to me during the trip. There are indeed many revelations, however my most pressing thoughts are divulged below. 

We have done a great job as Christians in influencing the “church” by saving, teaching, equipping, and discipling souls but when you observe the other six spheres, it appears we have not done as well in making a noticeable impact for the kingdom of God. In fact, for so long, Christians have been deterred from these six areas. Some young people who feel a call to any of these areas are afraid to venture into them for fear of being rejected by the church. 

In Nigeria, I saw Holy Ghost filled Christians invading every sphere of their society. These Christians were making a “church” in these areas with their contagious zeal, active faith, and outward witnessing of their Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. Why complain about our American government, entertainment, education, business, media or family structure when we Christians have relegated these areas unto the world to rule? We have been made to believe these six areas are not for Christians. Thus, many Christians handle their God-given gifts in these six areas discretely rather than boldly exhibiting them for God's glory.

Jesus had a reason for saying “go ye”  into all the world. I believe part of making disciples of men and women is preaching the good news in each and every one of these areas with the love, light and life of Christ.  Until we value each of these six areas as ripe harvest fields, these areas will continue to remain dark. We, as the body of Christ, must not continue to stay comfortably in the “church” and should make a decision to venture out into these six spheres.

Go Forth and make disciples in the church, government/law, arts/entertainment, education, business, media, and family.
Adebiyi Ojola
3/12/2012 02:03:52 pm

Thank you sir for investing in us. We are chewing and digesting all what God gave us through you. God Bless You!

Gbenga Olubinoye
3/12/2012 04:17:46 pm

God bless you sir for all your kindness to us. I posted this to the church forum and we will call later this week. Thank you much.

Leslie T.
3/13/2012 02:03:06 am

Thank you! This is freeing, I have struggled to make my gifts known at church exactly for the reason you spoke about. As if God had you read my heart. I feel called to the media and I have been able to lead people to Christ over the years. But when I share it with people at my church, they down play it as not important. But anything at church is the most important, don't get me wrong, it is important and I know God wants us out there talking about Christ where he has us. I felt a lifting after reading this-thank you!

Pastor Johnson
6/26/2012 09:29:11 am

Thank you Leslie for your comment. You're an ambassador for Christ whereever you are or go, He is there. Your church is your filling station and I am sure there is some one that will be blessed by what God has placed in you there. The media needs believers like you to represent Christ, we need more. My prayer for you is that God will strengthen you to stand for Him, where He has placed you. God Bless you.

Amanda
3/13/2012 10:33:43 am

I have been following your ministry since your radio launch. I love what you are doing. I can relate to the church at work part- I work in law enforcement and God directed me to begin a bible study at work. At first I was hesitant thinking to myself that no one will show up. I was wrong, its now three years and the bible study is going strong. We meet once a week during our lunch time on Wednesdays. I have seen God do miraculous things in the lives of my coworkers. Many of them would not have responded going to church when we started. I sense a move is taking place in America and only those that have ears to hear will move with thus says the Lord in these last days. Thanks for your obedience. God is using it to bless people like me.

Pastor Johnson
6/26/2012 09:32:14 am

Thank you Amanda. To God be the glory. I believe we will see more of such moves in these last days. God's spirit is moving in a mighty way. Remain blessed and be empowered as you go forth.

Shelly
3/13/2012 10:54:51 am

I remember when I first started subbing at Birdville, your wife invited me to Bible Study that she taught after school once a week. It felt like church for many teachers that attended and for me too, even though we all attended different churches on a regular basis. I think many Christians are afraid to share their faith at work and feel more confortable inviting people to church. But every Christian is the "church" and we carry Jesus to where ever we are. Great insight, thanks!

Pastor Johnson
6/26/2012 09:37:07 am

Thank you Shelly. I am glad you had a chance to experience my wife teach Bible study. She is a powerful seasoned minister of the word of God. God is on the move in these last days and it gives me great joy to know believers like you standing for Him. God Bless you.


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