You've Been Commissoned!

Pastor Ben Diaz
 

“Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.”
Matthew 28:19
 

Most of us can quote this familiar verse, but too often we assume it’s meant for pastors, evangelists, or the boldest among us. But as Pastor Ben reminded us—this commission isn’t just for a few. It’s for all of us.

He illustrated this with what’s known as the bystander syndrome. If someone were bleeding in the street and a hundred people were standing nearby, chances are no one would step in—each assuming someone else would. But if only a couple people were present, help would come faster.

In the same way—if we’d stop to help someone physically bleeding, why wouldn’t we offer eternal life to someone spiritually dying without Jesus?

Pastor shared this powerful truth: “The Church needs a revelation of hell—and an urgency to rescue those headed there.”

As John 3:17 says, “God sent His Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through Him.” Our mission isn’t to judge or condemn—but to share the good news that their sins have already been forgiven through Jesus Christ.

People are blinded by the enemy’s deception, but there’s hope: “Whenever someone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.” (2 Corinthians 3:16) We’ve been commissioned to help remove that veil—to shine the light of truth and offer the only way to salvation: Jesus.

Pastor encouraged us not to grow weary in sowing seeds. You never know when someone’s heart is ready to receive. Pray that the goodness of the Lord—the kindness in the message—will lead them to repentance. (Romans 2:4)

People carry such guilt, and we get to tell them, Their sins are no longer being counted against them! That’s the good news people need to hear.

Pastor also introduced a brand-new “God idea”—Salvation Cards. If you were in the service, you received some! These cards are a simple but powerful way to share the gospel. Each one invites people to receive Jesus and leads them to a message from Pastor Ben—plus an opportunity to share their testimony.

This marks the beginning of a new culture at Vida Church—a church that actively fulfills the Great Commission, boldly sharing the good news everywhere we go.

Click here to listen to the full message and remember to pick up more free Salvation Cards in the bookstore!



Let’s go out and make disciples—because we’ve been commissioned.