Called for a greater cause

Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.  And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.  I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven…(Matthew 16:17-19).   

Jesus’ mission was a redemptive mission.  He came to restore the broken relationship, caused by sin, between mankind and God.  Jesus’ mission included training and equipping the disciples to continue the work.  Although, the disciples thought Jesus’ mission was to rise up an earthly kingdom, Jesus plan was to bring the Kingdom of God on earth.  The mission was to claim the lost and lead them to eternal salvation.  From the beginning of Jesus’ mission, He called disciples to follow Him and gave them the authority to continue the mission, to preach the Good News of Jesus Christ. 

Although God had revealed to Peter Jesus was the Christ, it’s safe to say he was still unaware of his calling. Peter was called to a greater cause, probably bigger than he could have ever thought.  He would be a foundation part in the beginning of the church. 

God calls us for a greater cause too.  Honestly, we usually have limited vision to the initial calling God has for us.  It’s to continue His redemptive mission and bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to lost, hurting, and dark world.  The Good News of Jesus Christ; the message of eternal salvation, hope, healing, love, restoration, and redemption through Jesus’ death and resurrection on the cross.   

Father, by Your Holy Spirit You reveal Yourself to us.  You have called us to a greater cause than we could ever understand.  May Your kingdom come here on earth as it is in heaven.  In Jesus Name, Amen.