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 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)
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)
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