Making Room for the Mission
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Jesus left His church with a clear and unchanging mission before ascending into heaven—the Great Commission. Recorded throughout the Gospels and reiterated in Acts 1:8, this directive calls believers to be witnesses to the world. This mission was not accidental or reactive; it was planned in the heart of God before the foundation of the world and flows from His compassion for lost sinners. The church exists not merely to gather but to be sent, participating in God’s redemptive work by preaching the gospel, making disciples, baptizing converts, and living as the body of Christ.
In the early church, this mission was accompanied by deep fellowship. Acts 1 describes a close-knit group of believers sharing life together, experiencing genuine community and spiritual unity. Fellowship was a blessing from God, strengthening relationships and making ministry personal. Yet Scripture makes clear that while fellowship is a gift, it was never meant to be the final goal. As the gospel advanced and the church obeyed Christ’s command, growth inevitably followed, stretching the structures and rhythms of church life.
When the Spirit moved in Acts 2, thousands were saved, and the church had to adjust in order to make room for what God was doing. Growth brought pressure, but it was the result of obedience, not a deviation from God’s plan. The early believers embraced both large and small gatherings and learned to serve intentionally together. Making room for the mission is not losing what is loved, but trusting God to multiply it. Just as God made room for us through Christ and the cross, the church is called to make room for others—advancing the mission with purpose, faith, and love multiplied.
Jesus left His church with a clear and unchanging mission before ascending into heaven—the Great Commission. Recorded throughout the Gospels and reiterated in Acts 1:8, this directive calls believers to be witnesses to the world. This mission was not accidental or reactive; it was planned in the heart of God before the foundation of the world and flows from His compassion for lost sinners. The church exists not merely to gather but to be sent, participating in God’s redemptive work by preaching the gospel, making disciples, baptizing converts, and living as the body of Christ.
In the early church, this mission was accompanied by deep fellowship. Acts 1 describes a close-knit group of believers sharing life together, experiencing genuine community and spiritual unity. Fellowship was a blessing from God, strengthening relationships and making ministry personal. Yet Scripture makes clear that while fellowship is a gift, it was never meant to be the final goal. As the gospel advanced and the church obeyed Christ’s command, growth inevitably followed, stretching the structures and rhythms of church life.
When the Spirit moved in Acts 2, thousands were saved, and the church had to adjust in order to make room for what God was doing. Growth brought pressure, but it was the result of obedience, not a deviation from God’s plan. The early believers embraced both large and small gatherings and learned to serve intentionally together. Making room for the mission is not losing what is loved, but trusting God to multiply it. Just as God made room for us through Christ and the cross, the church is called to make room for others—advancing the mission with purpose, faith, and love multiplied.
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