In the Church today, it is possible to possess knowledge, spiritual gifts, influence, and position, yet still lack love. However, the clearest evidence of true spiritual maturity is love.

That is why we are commanded to love God with all our hearts, to love our neighbors as ourselves, and even to love our enemies. Our love for one another is the greatest testimony that we truly know and follow Jesus Christ.

Knowledge may impress, gifts may attract, and positions may elevate, but love transforms lives, unites the Church, and glorifies God. With love, we overcome division, conquer hatred, and reflect the very nature of Christ.

"By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another." — John 13:35

— Amb. Anthony PM Jaiah

A Call to Return to Our Original Mandate

The Church of Jesus Christ was not born merely to build denominations, increase membership, construct beautiful buildings, or hold endless activities. The Church was born with a divine mandate. Before Jesus ascended into heaven, He gave His followers one clear and unchanging command:

“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.”

Matthew 28:19–20

This was not a suggestion; it was the original mandate of the Church. The first believers understood it, lived it, and turned the world upside down through discipleship, evangelism, prayer, and obedience to Christ.

Have We Drifted from the Mandate?
Today, we must honestly examine ourselves. In many places, the Church has become busy with programs but weak in disciple-making. We celebrate attendance more than transformation, positions more than service, and popularity more than obedience. We have often replaced the Great Commission with personal ambition, denominational competition, and worldly success.

The result is visible: many identify as Christians, but fewer are true disciples of Jesus Christ. A disciple is not simply a churchgoer; a disciple is one who follows Christ, obeys His Word, grows in holiness, and helps others follow Him.

The Cost of Neglecting Our Mission
When the Church abandons discipleship, the next generation grows without spiritual foundation. Communities lose the light of Christ. False teachings spread easily. Sin becomes normalized, and the witness of the Church grows weaker.

Jesus did not call us to make converts only; He called us to make disciples. Conversion is the beginning, not the end. Baptism is important, but it must be followed by teaching, mentoring, correction, encouragement, and a life of obedience to Christ.

Returning to the Original Mandate
To return to our original mandate, we must recover four priorities:

1. Go intentionally:
We must leave our comfort zones and reach people far and near with the Gospel.

2. Make disciples:
We must invest time in people, helping them grow in faith, character, and obedience.

3. Baptize believers:
We must publicly identify new believers with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

4. Teach obedience:
We must teach not only biblical knowledge but also biblical living.

A Personal Responsibility
This call is not only for pastors, or church leaders. Every believer is an ambassador of Christ. Every Christian is called to witness, to teach, to encourage, and to help someone grow in the Lord. The Great Commission is the responsibility of the whole Church.

Imagine what would happen if every believer discipled one person, prayed for the lost, shared the Gospel faithfully, and lived a life that reflected Jesus Christ. Families would change, communities would change, and nations would feel the impact of the Kingdom of God.

A Time for Repentance and Renewal
This is a time to repent for where we have drifted from Christ’s command. It is a time to lay aside pride, division, and distraction. It is a time to seek the Holy Spirit for fresh fire and renewed passion for souls.

The world does not need a more entertaining Church; it needs a more obedient Church. Heaven is not asking whether we were famous, but whether we were faithful.

Conclusion
Let us hear again the voice of our Lord: “Go and make disciples.” Let this become the heartbeat of our churches, our ministries, our families, and our personal lives. May we return to the simplicity, power, and purpose of the early Church. May we raise disciples who know Christ, love Christ, obey Christ, and proclaim Christ to the world.

This is our original mandate. This is our urgent call. Let us return to it with repentance, faith, and unwavering commitment.

Amb. Anthony PM Jaiah Executive President Heavenly Ambassadors Sierra Leone (HASAL)

The Main Reason Why We Have Failed

We have left the command of Christ and become busy with denominations, church membership, and many other things, while the command of Jesus is simple: Go and make disciples of all nations.

When the Church forgets its mission, it loses its focus. Our calling is not merely to build denominations, increase attendance, or count members; it is to make disciples who truly follow Jesus Christ.

Jesus said:
“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.”

Matthew 28:19–20 (ESV)

The Great Commission in Three Commands

1. Go and make disciples of all nations

The mission of the Church is not merely to gather crowds or increase membership, but to reach every nation with the gospel and raise true followers of Jesus Christ.

2. Baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit

Baptism is the public identification of a believer with the Triune God and with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

3. Teach them to observe all that Jesus commanded

Discipleship does not end at conversion or baptism. Believers must be taught to obey, live, and walk according to the teachings of Christ.

The Church must move from making church members to making disciples—disciples who know Christ, follow Christ, obey Christ, and make Him known among all nations.

— Amb. Anthony PM Jaiah

"When a father fails in his responsibility, the effect is not limited to his home; society itself suffers from that irresponsibility. Strong fathers build strong families, and strong families build strong communities.”

Bible Verse: “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” — Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)

“But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.” — 1 Timothy 5:8 (KJV)

— Amb. Anthony PM Jaiah

"One of humanity's greatest tragedies is to miss the time of God's visitation. When God draws near and man fails to recognize Him, the consequences can echo through generations."
— Amb. Anthony PM Jaiah

The Sanctity of Marriage

To sleep with a married woman or a married man is an immoral act and a sin against God. Adultery is not only a betrayal of one's spouse but also a violation of God's holy command.

Marriage is a sacred covenant established by God between a husband and a wife. It is built on love, faithfulness, trust, and mutual commitment. This holy union must be protected from every form of impurity, both within and outside the home. As the Bible declares, "Marriage is honorable among all, and the marriage bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge" (Hebrews 13:4).

To pursue another person's husband or wife is an act of disrespect toward the marriage covenant and an offense against God. Such actions bring pain to families, destroy trust, and damage relationships that God intended to be a blessing.

God calls every believer to live a life of purity, self-control, and holiness. Let us honor marriage, remain faithful to our spouses, and respect the marriages of others. By doing so, we uphold God's design for the family and reflect His righteousness before the world.

"Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate." — Mark 10:9

By Amb Anthony PM Jaiah #thebedundifiked