by Donnie Jackson
The Great Commission is not a suggestion reserved for a few, it is a clear call from Christ to His church, and throughout Scripture God has often raised up men to lead the way in costly obedience. From Abraham leaving his homeland, to Paul enduring hardship for the sake of the gospel, we see men called to leave comfort behind and go where Christ is not yet known. Today, many places remain untouched by the good news, not because the gospel lacks power, but because too few are willing to go. We need men who will shoulder responsibility, who will count the cost, and who will trust that obedience to Christ is worth more than safety, familiarity, or personal ambition. Jesus calls men to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him, and for some that obedience must take shape on the mission field, among people who have never heard His name.
This is not a call to heroism or self importance, but to humble faithfulness. The nations do not need impressive men, they need faithful ones who will proclaim Christ clearly, live holy lives, and plant healthy churches that will endure. When men step forward to go, families are strengthened, churches are awakened, and the glory of God is displayed among the nations. The church must recover a vision of courageous, servant hearted men who are willing to be sent, trusting that the Lord of the harvest knows exactly what He is doing. May God stir the hearts of men to rise up, not for their own name, but so that Christ would be worshiped where He is not yet known.