January 21 – Devotional

Scripture Reading: Matthew 28:16-20

Key Verses: 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, teaching them to obey everything that I’ve commanded you. Look I myself will be with you every day until the end of this present age. – Matthew 28:19-20, CEB

Many of us have been through the process to develop a mission statement in our workplace. We have tried to capture in a few words why the company, business, or institution exists. The disciples did not have to sit around in a windowless conference room and think about their mission because, before He ascended into heaven, Jesus gave them their marching orders: Go and make disciples of all nations. The mission statement of the United Methodist Church is taken from Jesus’ command to His disciples. It is to “Make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” To accompany this mission statement, First Houston United Methodist Church adopted the mission mandate of “Transforming lives and communities by putting God’s love into action.” Making disciples is what First Houston United Methodist Church has been doing since its founding. The task before us is to reflect on our mission statement and clarify our core purpose.

• Why do mission statements matter?
• How will our mission statement help guide us as we seek to build
  God’s best future for our church?

Listen: With open eyes, ears, and heart, listen for God to speak to you now and throughout the day.

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