West Asheville Church of God

            While studying in the Word today, I stumbled into Acts and began reading about the Church. As I read I realized that I had, in fact, not just stumbled into Acts but was lead there by the Lord.

 

            As I read a thought came to mind. Jesus did not participate in the physical sense in the building of the Church. This task was placed upon the shoulders of the Disciples. It was at this point that I realized, Jesus made disciples, disciples built the church.

 

            I bring this thought to your attention with this in mind. I hope many youth leaders and pastors read this because I believe God would have us to know this. We are to make disciples! We have to give the kids the essentials that are necessary to go into all the world and make disciples.

 

            I challenge all youth leaders and pastors to prayerfully consider this as you plan next years curriculum and activity schedule. Build your calendar around the idea that we must make disciples. Activity is good and it encourages bonding as a group and relationship building; but I believe there is nothing more important than that great commission to go into all the world and preach the Gospel of Christ. This can’t happen if we fail in our responsibilities to make disciples.

 

            The future of the Church depends on our actions NOW! Let us not fail to answer the call and seek first the Kingdom of Heaven. LET’S MAKE DISCIPLES!!