Being On Mission for the King

Jul 05, 2026

Devotional

Day 1: Living as a Transparent Window, Not a Blurred Pane

A clear image of Christ shines through daily choices, not just Sunday words. When life’s storms hit, peace and obedience become the glass through which others see Jesus. Translucent faith obscures hope; transparent living radiates it. Every interaction—whether at work, home, or the grocery store—polishes that window. What others notice reveals whether Christ’s likeness is sharp or smudged. Ask yourself: Does your frustration mirror the world’s chaos, or does your calm point to the Prince of Peace? [58:20]

“And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.”
(2 Corinthians 3:18, NIV)

Reflection: When did someone last notice Christ’s presence in your actions? What specific moment made His image clear rather than clouded?

Day 2: Seeds Planted in 50-Degree Soil

Mission work isn’t about grand gestures but showing up jacket-clad in someone else’s summer. Obedience often looks ordinary: playing games with kids, sharing meals, or listening without agenda. Montana’s chilly mornings taught that faithfulness thrives where comfort ends. God grows seeds planted in awkward, inconvenient, or unfamiliar soil. What seems small to you might be the harvest someone else prayed for. [38:46]

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
(Galatians 6:9, NIV)

Reflection: Where has God placed you in “jacket weather” circumstances lately? What kept you from shrugging off the discomfort?

Day 3: “Lord, Give Me One More”

The Hacksaw Ridge prayer—raw, relentless—fuels mission. Not mass revivals, but one name, one conversation, one prayer at a time. Evangelism isn’t a sales pitch but a stretcher-bearer’s grit. This year, what if 62 people each led one person to Christ? The math shakes communities. Yet it starts with knees, not numbers: “God, use me to reach one.” [49:39]

“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”
(2 Peter 3:9, NIV)

Reflection: Who’s the “one” you’ve avoided speaking to about Jesus? What fear keeps their name stuck in your throat?

Day 4: Baptizing Backpacks and Lunchboxes

Discipleship happens in parking lots and break rooms, not just baptismal waters. Making disciples means walking new believers through Monday mornings, not just Sunday services. It’s teaching kids to pray over bullies and coworkers to trust God with layoffs. The Great Commission leaks into carpool lines and Zoom calls—wherever ordinary life unfolds. [53:57]

“These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”
(Deuteronomy 6:6-7, NIV)

Reflection: When did you last explain faith to someone during a routine task? What stopped you from turning small talk into soul talk?

Day 5: Jerusalem, Judea, and Your Jerk Neighbor

Missions begin with the mailbox next door before stretching to Montana. Jerusalem isn’t just a place—it’s the cranky coworker, the lonely widow down the street. Judea might be the food bank three towns over. Samaria could be the inner city you avoid. The ends of the earth? They’re reached when the church collectively goes where individuals can’t. [01:07:08]

“Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”
(Colossians 4:5-6, NIV)

Reflection: Which “Jerusalem” relationship have you neglected? What practical step will you take this week to rebuild that bridge?

Sermon Summary

Jesus speaks with all authority in heaven and on earth, so his Great Commission lands as a command, not a choice. The call to be on mission for the King is simple and daily. As believers go through life, the text sends them to go, make disciples, baptize, and teach. None of that requires a special platform. It asks for a willing heart, ready hands, and a mouth that knows how to testify to what Jesus has done.

The command to make disciples aims at real people through real conversations, prayer, and acts of service that open doors. God does the saving. Believers point to Christ, share the gospel, and invite a response. A simple prayer can lead a soul home, and even a clumsy effort can bear fruit because the Spirit brings the increase. It helps to ask God for at least one person to lead to Christ this year, then keep praying like that soldier on Hacksaw Ridge, Lord, just give one more.

Baptizing in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit pulls new believers into the life of a church. The text presses connection, not isolation. A church becomes a home where saints learn the Word, grow up into obedience, and serve together across generations. Teaching them to observe all that Jesus commanded looks like applied truth. More is caught than taught. A life at peace in hardship, steady in prayer, and quick to help says the lesson out loud.

The image of Christ needs to be clear, like looking through transparent glass, not blurred like a foggy pane. What comes out of a heart in everyday traffic tells the story. Joy instead of grumbling, trust instead of blame, faith exercised like a muscle, all of it makes Jesus visible. Commitment matters here. The call asks believers to be open, willing, and available, every day, until their head hits the pillow.

The Spirit supplies the power. From the moment of new birth, Acts 1:8 maps the mission field and the fuel to walk it. Jerusalem is the neighborhood, Judea the rest of the state, Samaria the wider nation, and the ends of the earth the nations beyond. Not everyone goes everywhere, but the church together goes to all. Even in restricted workplaces, wisdom can still make room to pray, to schedule that talk, and to carry the gospel along the way. The King is worthy, and his command still stands.

Key Takeaways

1. Mission is a command, not optional Obedience to Jesus’ authority drives mission. The Great Commission does not sit on the extras shelf for the super-committed. It names every believer and sends them. Love for Christ shows up as obedience, and obedience looks like going. [36:26]
2. Go as you are going daily Mission is a lifestyle, not just a trip. Ordinary rhythms carry extraordinary chances to listen, pray, and serve in Jesus’ name. Praying for chances and staying alert turns interruptions into open doors. Availability often beats ability. [41:10]
3. Make disciples through testimony and courage Disciples are made through gospel conversations, prayer, and simple steps of faith. God saves, but God uses the witness who points clearly to Christ. A first attempt may feel clumsy, but the Spirit handles the heavy lifting, so go ahead and invite a response. [43:18]
4. Baptize and belong in the church New life needs a church home. Baptism identifies a believer with Father, Son, and Spirit, then connection anchors that believer in worship, teaching, and service. Growth quickens when truth is learned together and lived together. [53:33]
5. Show a clear image of Christ Character under pressure either sharpens or blurs the picture of Jesus. Transparent faith lets people see peace, joy, and trust when life is hard. A clear witness is often the fruit of consistent obedience over time. [58:47]

Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[26:50] - Mission emphasis framed by Scripture
[27:35] - Cindy shares via video
[34:20] - Anyone can do this
[35:16] - King of Kings, our mission
[35:50] - The Great Commission read
[40:25] - Go as you’re going
[43:18] - Making disciples in everyday life
[47:55] - Evangelism as seed sowing
[53:33] - Baptism and church connection
[56:21] - Teach for obedient living
[58:47] - Clear or blurred Christ image
[62:12] - Daily commitment: open, willing, available
[66:09] - Acts 1:8 power and map
[74:38] - Invitation: pray for one this year

Bible Study Guide

Bible Reading
Matthew 28:18-20 (NIV):
“Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 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.’”

Acts 1:8 (NIV):
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Observation Questions

According to Matthew 28:18-20, what specific actions does Jesus command believers to take after declaring His authority?
How does Acts 1:8 define the scope of a believer’s mission field, and what role does the Holy Spirit play in this?
In the sermon, what everyday opportunities were mentioned for sharing Christ (e.g., conversations, prayer, acts of service)? [41:10]
What analogy was used to describe the clarity of Christ’s image in a believer’s life (e.g., transparent vs. foggy glass)? [58:47]

Interpretation Questions

Why does Jesus emphasize His authority in Matthew 28:18 before giving the Great Commission? How does this authority shape our obedience?
Acts 1:8 mentions being witnesses “in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth.” How might this apply to believers today in balancing local and global mission efforts?
The sermon stated, “A life at peace in hardship, steady in prayer, and quick to help says the lesson out loud.” How does character under pressure either strengthen or weaken a believer’s witness? [58:47]
Why is baptism described not just as an individual act but as a step toward belonging in a church community? [53:33]

Application Questions

Jesus’ command to “make disciples” starts with intentional relationships. Who is one person in your life this week you could intentionally listen to, pray for, or serve as a step toward sharing Christ? [43:18]
The sermon challenged believers to pray, “Lord, give me one person to lead to Christ this year.” What practical steps (e.g., prayer habits, gospel resources, courage-building) could you take to prepare for this opportunity?
Baptism connects new believers to the church. How could you intentionally welcome or support someone new in your church community this month? [53:33]
The analogy of “transparent glass” versus “foggy glass” asks what image of Christ others see in us. What specific area of your character (e.g., joy, trust, peace) needs refining to reflect Christ more clearly? [58:47]
Acts 1:8 includes your “Jerusalem” (local community). What is one way you could engage your neighborhood, workplace, or family this month to intentionally live out or share your faith? [41:10]
The sermon mentioned “availability often beats ability.” What distractions or fears make you feel unavailable for God’s mission? How could you surrender these to Him daily? [36:26]

Sermon Clips

58s

#LeadSomeoneToChrist

“``Because leading someone to Christ is not just up to the pastor and staff, it's a command to every believer that we make disciples. That's what it means. You're leading someone to Christ, you're leading them to the point they have a personal relationship with Christ. Now they are a follower of Christ because that's what a disciple is, a follower of Christ. But they can't be a follower of Christ without a relationship with Christ. And I'm telling you, I'm telling you, God would love for you to pray this prayer. God, give me at least one person this year that I can lead to Christ, that I can lead to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. God, give me one person that I personally can lead into a personal relationship with with Christ. Christ.”

60s

#LoveGodLoveNeighbors

“Love God with everything you got, and then love your neighbors. If you really love your neighbors and you really love God, you're going to be on mission for for the king. You're you're going to be praying when you get up in the morning. Lord, give me an opportunity to do ministry today. Give me an opportunity to share my faith today. God, give me an opportunity to pray for someone today. God, give me a chance to make a difference today. That should be our heart because that's what it is about being on mission for the king, and and you may go the whole day and think, man, God I haven't had a chance to do anything yet, and you might not have, but you know what? Until you lay down bed at night, the day's not over with yet. You just keep going through, but you look, you be aware. Holy Spirit, lead me.”

92s

#BeOpenReadyToGo

“The more people that are involved in doing the Great Commission, the stronger the church will be. Is that was that not a true statement? Can I get an amen? You know, but the more people are doing it, not just one or two, but everybody. It's a command for all of us. So to be on mission for the king means these three things. Letter a, first of all, be open to it. Be open to it. Just be open to it. Say, here I am, send me. Lord, use me. Second thing, letter b. Gotta be willing to go. Because notice it says, go ye therefore as you're going, as I go through my day, I have to be willing, I have to be open to it and I have to be willing to make the effort share my faith or to encourage someone in the faith or to do whatever God lays on my heart to do. And basically what you're doing is letter C is you're just making yourself available to serve God however God presents the situation. Because I promise you not every situation is going to be the same. They're all going to be a little bit different. You just have to be prepared, have to be prepared.”

91s

#ReflectChristInYou

“So I ask you this. This is way off script here. The bible says that that god wants to we're created in his image, and everything we go through in life, good, bad, and ugly, is all about molding and shaping us into the very image of Christ. So I wanna ask you this, what image are you revealing to people where you are now? Is that a clear image of Christ or is that a blurred vision of Christ? Well, I can kind of see God there a little bit. You know, it's just but honestly we need to assess ourselves. We need to really take a deep look and ask ourselves, what image of Christ am I showing? As I'm going through my day, as I'm living my life out, as I'm dealing with life, am I dealing with life through faith or am I complaining all the time? Am I trying to blame someone else for for the the struggles I'm having? You know, what kind we have to understand that what comes out from us is part of that image of Christ that we're showing and hopefully it is a very clear image. Do you understand what I'm saying? Can you grasp that?”

47s

#MissionTrainingWorks

“And then if you want to learn more, I guarantee you, we can come up with some classes and some training and various things and teach you how to do that. It's not hard folks. I know it's not easy if you've never done it before, but you know what? It's kind of one of those things, the more you do it, the easier it gets. I guarantee you, those of you that went on a mission trip this first time, never been never been on a mission trip before. Right? Hunter, you've been on one before. So to you, it's like, oh, man, I'll I'll do this. But if you've never been before, it's like, that wasn't that bad. I can do that again.”

55s

#HeartOfAnEvangelist

“And if you go the rest of the year and you don't lead someone to Christ, then pray the next year, God, let it be this year. But if you get one, don't stop with one. Be like the guy on Hacksaw Ridge. Did you ever see that movie? He said, Lord, just give me one more. Lord, just give me one more. We are to have the heart of an evangelist. You don't have to be going around with a bible beating somebody upside the head, repent or be sent, turn or burn, you know, that old stuff they preached a lot back in the sixties and the seventies. Folks, one of the greatest tools we have is our own personal testimony. If God has made a difference in your life, share it.”

64s

#ApplyGodsWord

“And so, you know, it's important for them to have a place where they can come and they can study God's Word, they can learn and grow from the knowledge and understanding, and actually the application of it. They need to not only applied in their own lives, but we need to see each other applying it in our lives. Okay. The next point of the message is to communicate for understanding. Communicate for understanding God's word and application in the life of the believer. It's one of the most important ways to communicate God's word is through the application. People, you know, what is it? Years parents have said, don't do what I say. I mean, do what I say, don't do what I do. But what are the kids would do? The kids would do what their parents did, not what they said. You know, a lot of times, it's more caught than taught.”

70s

#DailyMissionLifestyle

“It's a commitment we have to make, it's a conscious effort, intentional effort that we have to make every day to be on mission for Jesus. To be available for God to use, to encourage someone in the faith, to strengthen someone in the faith, to lead someone into faith in Jesus Christ, to get someone to even consider God because of what they're going through. They've never done it before. How strong and effective this church will be will depend on how many of us are committed to obeying these commands that God has given us, that Jesus himself gave us. So I'm not talking about a specific event like Montana. I'm gonna get to that part in a minute and that'll be a very brief part, but this part here is something we need to understand. It's about our lifestyle.”

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