The Great Commission and Me
Not everyone of us is going to be fulfilling the Great Commission the same way.
We know that Paul traveled and preached the gospel in various cities in the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. It seemed the longest place he stayed was Ephesus, and he only stayed there two years.
On the other hand we see Philip, one of the first deacons of the Jerusalem church. After persecution came to Jerusalem he ended up in Caesarea where he seemed to grow roots.
We know that Paul traveled and preached the gospel in various cities in the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. It seemed the longest place he stayed was Ephesus, and he only stayed there two years.
On the other hand we see Philip, one of the first deacons of the Jerusalem church. After persecution came to Jerusalem he ended up in Caesarea where he seemed to grow roots.
Leaving the next day, we reached Caesarea and stayed at the house of Philip the evangelist, one of the Seven. He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied.
Acts 21:8-9
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Many years had passed since Philip had arrived in Caesarea (Acts 8:40). While Paul did his part to fulfill the Great Commission by traveling and preaching, Philip stayed in one place building up the church.
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All of us must be involved in the Great Commission, but how we do it will depend on how God has gifted us. Our personality, gifts, talents, and passions will determine how we go about doing it. Our character will determine if we do it.
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