Refocusing the Church: The Great Commission Before Personal Ambition
June 30, 2026 Key Scriptures: Matthew 28:19–20; Acts 1:8; Matthew 6:33; John 4:35; Romans 10:13–15 One of Satan's most subtle strategies against the Body of Christ—especially in Africa—is not always open persecution but distraction. His aim is to divert believers and churches from Christ's final command: the Great Commission. Rather than making disciples of all nations, many have become consumed with building personal ministries, expanding religious empires, and pursuing recognition. Even where missionary efforts exist, they can sometimes be driven more by self-interest than by a genuine passion for God's kingdom. This is a dangerous shift in focus. Jesus did not commission His Church merely to gather crowds but to make disciples of all nations. Before His ascension, He declared, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19–20). He also promised the empowering of the Holy Spirit so that His followers would be witnesses "to the e...