Today we are talking about what God wants.

Oftentimes when we hear this word “church” we have this image of a building with a cross on it. But here's a reality check, that's not the church. That's just the building with the cross on it. The real church is the people who have said “Yes!” to Jesus. The real church is you.

Look at Matthew 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.”

Here Jesus is speaking to His disciples after His resurrection. He is essentially telling them that everything I've taught you; I now need you to go and teach to others. I need you to make disciples. Disciples is simply defined as someone who follows Jesus.

Followers of Jesus now share with others the good news about the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. They share the news that Jesus died for their sins so they can receive this free gift of salvation through faith.

If you're like me, one of the best days in your life was the day you said “Yes!” to Jesus.

The only other day that was better than that to me was the day God used me to help someone else say “Yes!” to Jesus.

Today I want to challenge you to not only continue your journey on becoming a disciple but to also join the journey of making a disciple: helping others discover and say “Yes!” to Jesus.

You can do this by loving people for who they are and where they are in life and simply sharing your faith. Share with them the great things that God is doing in your life.

Now depending on where you are in your faith journey this may be a little intimidating.

Here is some encouragement: Jesus says in the last part of today’s verse “I am with you always even to the end of the age.”  As you seek to not only become a better disciple but also make a disciple remember this, Jesus is with you. It's your job to love, it's his job to save.

Let's go and be the church and make disciples!