Matthew 28:18–20  Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

The calling to “make disciples” is something that every one of us must answer. The best way to go about the task of making disciples is to live your faith and talk about it. This happens on a personal level. People will come to know and believe in Jesus Christ because they see Him in you and the way you live. Of course, the only way that will happen is if He is in you. That is why it is crucial for believers to continually be strengthened and built up in their own relationship with Christ.

• This happens when you take time to let Him speak to you through His Word, whether in private devotions or in Bible Study with others.
• You are built up in your own relationship with Christ when you remember your Baptism and that through water and the Word God has claimed you as His dearly loved child.
• Your are made stronger in your faith when you receive the Sacrament of the Altar, assuring you that the death of Jesus has paid for your sins and that you have forgiveness and eternal life.

There should be no uncertainty about your status before God. With faith in Jesus, you have the guarantee that you are forgiven, you are His redeemed child now and will be His forever.

All around you are people seeking the answers for life. They want a new life, they want something better, something more, but don’t know how to get it. People are spiritual beings, and they are searching for spiritual answers. You and I have the answer: Jesus! But there are plenty of voices out there today proclaiming other “answers.” Do whatever feels good. Look inside yourself. You have to work for whatever you get. There are all kinds of philosophies out there. Some answers point to God, some suggest you take care of our own problems, others look to the stars, still others consult mediums and tarot cards. In the midst of all these solutions and the confusion that goes with them the Church proclaims Jesus Christ, crucified and risen again, as the only answer.

Do you remember that show “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” Did you know that the show is still being made? It started over 25 years ago. By answering a series of trivia questions, you can earn the top prize of one million dollars. The first host of the show in the U.S. was Regis Philbin. When a contestant would give his or her answer to the multiple choice question, he would always ask, “Is that your final answer?” The contestant had to affirm that it was, and would then be told whether or not he had given the correct answer.

You and I know that God has given us the answer we need, and it is Jesus. God’s Final Answer to the problem of sin is Jesus. This answer is for everyone. Your mission is to make sure others know who He is and what He has done for us all. Don’t assume that the people you meet are believers in Christ as their Savior. In fact, it is better to assume they are NOT! Then you will make a conscious effort to show them the difference in your life because you know Jesus is God’s Final answer!

Acts 4:12  Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”

John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.