Devotions

His Mission is Our Mission

What was the goal of Jesus life when he was here.  Some have suggested his goal was to enter heaven.  Well that’s not the answer because he came from heaven.  The goal was to take as many people from every tribe and nation to heaven with him.  It’s about who he was going to bring.  It’s why the Shepard left the ninety nine in the field and went after the one.

Every successful organization has a mission statement that let’s people who are part of that organization know what they should be or should not be doing.  This caught my attention years ago – the London transit authorities put out the following announcement.

• It will be impossible for us to maintain our schedule if we are always having to stop and pick people up.

What am I missing – in my simple way of thinking that’s why buses exist.  Anyone know the mission statement of the local Wal Mart.

• Wal Mart – We exist to provide value to the customer

That is why you wont’ find fur coats and Ferrari’s at Wal Mart.  That would not help provide value to their customers.  How about Walt Disney – anyone know their mission statement.

• Walt Disney – We exist to bring happiness to millions

So when you go to Disneyworld you know they aren’t going to serve brussel sprouts – that doesn’t help bring happiness to millions.   You know I believe that we as a Church need to speak with clarity and accuracy about what our mission truly is.  I have often said the Church is the only organization on planet earth that exists primarily for the people who are not yet here.  In other words – it’s not just our goal to make it to heaven – that’s a really good goal – but it’s also our goal to take as many people with us as we can.   Our stated mission says this….

• Hillcrest Christian Church Mission – “To Know Jesus and to make Jesus known”

In other words – Our mission is exactly the same as Jesus’ mission.