2 I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great, and you shall be a blessing.
3 I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you, and in you, all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”

This promise was not just about Abraham and his immediate descendants; it was a foreshadowing of God’s ultimate plan to redeem and restore humanity through Jesus Christ.

The “great nation” that God promised to Abraham, finds its ultimate fulfilment in the Kingdom of God, a community of believers called out to represent Him on earth.

As believers, we are not only recipients of God’s promises but also participants in His mission. The mandate to make disciples is an extension of God’s plan to fill the earth with His people. Jesus, in His final instructions to His disciples, clearly stated this mandate:

Matthew 28:19-20
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19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit
20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.

This is not a mere suggestion but a command. It is the believer’s responsibility to be involved in the work of making disciples. Every believer has been called to be a disciple and to disciple others. Discipleship is central to the growth of God’s kingdom and to our maturity in Christ.

When we come to Christ, we are not just saved from sin but are also called into a relationship of sonship with God. This sonship is not passive. Rather, it involves us being an active part of our Father’s business because while children are the responsibility of the kingdom, Sons of God are responsible for the Kingdom.

The growth of a believer involves more than personal transformation; it includes being accountable for others. We are called to reproduce the life of Christ in others. This is the essence of discipleship—multiplying what God has done in us into the lives of others.

Paul understood this when he instructed Timothy:

2 Timothy 2:2
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2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also

This multiplication process is at the heart of the Great Commission. It ensures that the gospel spreads beyond individual lives and becomes a movement that transforms families, communities, and nation which is the primary aim of our Father.

1 Timothy 2:4
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3 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge and of the truth.

The mandate to make disciples is rooted in God’s character and mission. From Genesis to Revelation, God’s desire is to redeem humanity and establish His kingdom on earth.

In Genesis, He gave Adam and Eve the charge to be fruitful, multiply, and fill the earth (Genesis 1:28). After the fall, this mandate took on a redemptive focus. God’s promise to Abraham and His covenant with Israel pointed to the coming of Jesus Christ, who would inaugurate the ultimate plan of redemption.

2 Corinthians 5:16-18
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16 Therefore, from now on, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him thus no longer.
17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
18 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation.

Through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, the way was made for all people to be reconciled to God. As believers, we are ambassadors of this reconciliation. Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 5:16-18:

This ministry of reconciliation is the foundation of discipleship. It is our privilege and responsibility to help others come into a relationship with God and grow in their faith.

You are part of this divine mandate. God has chosen you, not just to be a beneficiary of His grace but to be a conduit of His love and truth to others. The task of making disciples is not reserved for pastors or missionaries; it is the calling of every believer.

Finally, recognizing your place in God’s plan requires a shift in perspective. It means understanding that your faith is not just about personal growth but about contributing to the growth of others. It involves seeing every relationship, opportunity, and interaction as a potential avenue for discipleship.

As you go about your day, remember that you have been called to disciple men.

Prayer Point
Thank you for choosing me to be part of your mandate. I understand that is your will to see all men saved. Therefore, I partner with your vision to see all men saved and transformed.