40 DAYS OF PURPOSE
Chapter Thirty-six: Made for a Mission

Main idea: We were made for the same mission as Jesus Christ - to invite everyone into an eternity of righteousness with God.
Most impactful verse: "You must warn them so they may live. If you don't speak out to warn the wicked to stop their evil ways, they will die in their sin. But I will hold you responsible for their death. (Ezekiel 3:18 NCV)"
Most impactful concept: "You must warn them so they may live. If you don't speak out to warn the wicked to stop their evil ways, they will die in their sin. But I will hold you responsible for their death. (Ezekiel 3:18 NCV)" (And yes, I know that's the same as the verse just above...that's the point....)
Other thoughts: While we might be able to say that 'this ministry' or 'that ministry' within the church is not specifically something we were shaped to do, every member of the church has a responsibility to continue the work of Jesus and bring as many people into the good news as possible. We still rely on God's strength and leading in this pursuit, but we must consider this responsibility as belonging to every one of us. The very thought of not doing this and then reading the above scripture makes my blood run cold. While I have never been one to quote William Booth, I will fight to the very end to see as many people turned around and heading for Jesus as possible.