When Jesus called to His disciples, they were normal people called to do extraordinary things. As we are not Christians, we are called to do something new, too. When it comes down to it all, there are three things that we are called to do for Christ. Everything in the Bible, when it comes to our duties as followers of Christ, comes down to these three things.
First, we are called to spread the kingdom of God. We are called to share the calling. It is our duty to share the love of Christ to everyone, from our families and neighbors, to people on the other side of the globe. In other words, we are called to evangelize. "And He said to them, 'Go into all the world and proclaim the Gospel to the whole creation.'" (Mark 16:15) "To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some." (1 Corinthians 9:22) It is important to Christ to spread this message, so it is important to us.
Second, we are called to strengthen each other's faith. We are called to take these new believers, or believers who desire growth, and help them become stronger in their faith. In other words, we are called to disciple. "Go therefore 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 observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." (Matthew 28:19-20)
Third, we are called to help those who are in need. We are called to give the clothes off of our back, to help anyone who needs it, and to be a light in this dark world. In other words, we are called to demonstrate God's love. "Do not neglect to do good and share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God." (Hebrews 13:16) "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." (Galatians 6:2) "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you." (John 15:12)
We are called to do three things in Christ: evangelize, disciple, and demonstrate. We evangelize so that we may disciples so that we may demonstrate God's love and bring someone into relationship with Him. Our goal is to bring the whole world into a loving and true relationship with Christ. We do this by spreading the word, teaching others to do the same, and acting out God's love. We are called to evangelize, disciple, and demonstrate. Everyone has been equipped to do each of these differently, but we are all called to do these three things. Are you fulfilling your purpose in Christ?
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