I have often shared the principle of first things first, second things second, and third things third. Have you ever thought about what or who holds the trophy of first place in your life? Luke 19:10 says, “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” The highest priority of God’s people – he’s in love!

I believe that the natural response of a person infected with the wonderful love of God is the desire to fulfill his great commission and purpose on the earth! My dear friend, there are so many who have not been introduced to his incredible love! Look at what Jesus said.

Luke 6:33  But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

As we see the day of the Lord approaching, we must be stirred to fulfill God’s great commission! My dear friend, we must focus on what really matters! There is nothing more important in life than knowing God and fulfilling His heart’s desire! The great evangelist Reinhard Bonnke coined this great quote, “Make the great commission your great ambition.”  Here is the great commission Jesus gave us:

Mat 28:19-20 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, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

This great commission wasn’t for a select few! No! This was given to all of us! You are one of God’s ministers! You are called to be a part of God’s great plan!

Your effectiveness as a minister of the gospel is determined by how much you are infected with God’s love! Christianity is all about God living through us, not about us living for him. May you be stirred to trust God as never before! May nothing in your life come before God – may he be first in all that you do! May this Encouraging Note inspire us to do all we can to fulfill God’s great commission! It is time for us to launch out to do the great things God has called us to do! I believe the best way to do that is to be determined to keep…

FIRST THINGS FIRST