Job Descriptions

18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 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, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Matthew 28:18-20

The physiology of viral replication is really quite amazing. Virus have no reproductive systems- they simply attach themselves to a host cell or bacteria, inject their RNA/ genetic material into that cell, thus causing a biological paradigm shift - turning the host cell into a virus factory! This process progresses exponentially, and shockingly fast, as the new viruses do this over and over until their mission- domination - is complete. Viral bioevangelism, if you will. A dim reflection of a very important spiritual principal.

Today too many professing Christians believe that it is the job of "career" missionaries to share the Gospel, and to be representatives of Jesus, while the majority is content to just warm the pews. Is this what Jesus had in mind though? Did He say, "create a job description called "missionary", and let these people go out and tell people about Me ? No, His plan was for all of us, every follower of Jesus, to share and spread this Great News, in viral fashion. Our faith, more importantly, the reason for our faith, was not meant to be hidden, or kept to ourselves. The Holy Spirit has given us each gifts and callings, but they all fall into ancillary roles that support this primary purpose of making humanity followers of Jesus. His parting words to us as He was about to ascend into Heaven: "Go and make disciples of all nations."

Today, Lord, as I go about the business of living, may your Holy Spirit shine in me, and help me live in such a way that people see Jesus in me; empower me to spread and reflect your love and advance your kingdom, and others to do the same, until the whole world hears