A Reflection On God’s Agenda

When I want to find meaning for my life

In the vastness of creation, we begin to glimpse the height, depth, and breadth of the power of God. Incredibly, that’s the same power that is working within us to conform us to His image. It is also the same power that sends us out to accomplish His agenda. And what is that agenda? He makes it plain: make disciples of all peoples, baptizing them and teaching them (Matthew 28:19-20). The highest goal of God is to be worshiped—everywhere.

What a sacred charge! If ever we wondered what God wanted us to be busy with, this is it. After Jesus’ declaration that all authority in heaven and on earth is His, He tells us where His authority is directed. It has one remaining goal: restoring the rebellious race back into the pure image of God.

Do we want meaning in our lives? Here it is. Do we want to know we are in God’s plan? This is it. Do we want to know power? This is the mission that has “all authority” behind it.

Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations.”

Matthew 28:18-19