The idea of making anything implies work. Making disciples is a process that takes time and effort, and even sometimes getting dirty. The great commission does not tell us to go and share the gospel- it directs us to invest in people. We are not in the business of selling fire insurance, or racking up notches on the baptistry. Believing we can just get people to “pray the prayer” and then move on to the next “project” shows that we don’t value the hidden treasures that people-thrifting has in store for us.

Making disciples is a commitment to another person (whom God loves) to walk their journey with them. I love the line from the Casting Crowns song that says “Jesus paid much too high a price for us to pick and choose who should come…” If we don’t love them- who will?

The Great Commission: Mathew 28: 19

Therefore go and make disciples of ALL nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. (NIV)

The bible says ‘ALL’, not some, not our favorites, not the ons we think we can reach, but ALL nations. Listen to your heart, and then let’s get our hands ‘dirty’;

Thanks for the challenge and reminder Chris!