Make Jesus Known Again

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8).

    President Donald J. Trump and his cabinet members are on a mission to Make America Great Again. Democratics and Republican are voting to confirm or not to confirm his cabinet nominees. What will America look like after four years of President Trump’s presidency is uncertain for there are many challenges facing his administration. President Trump’s mission is crystal clear to everyone.

February is our Mission Month. Our mission as Christians is NOT to Make America Great Again, but our mission is to Make Jesus Known Again. We’re living in a world while people may know more about dinosaurs than the Bible. They know their way around the internet and social media apps, going on Tik Tok, Instagram or even Facebook, but to find   the Book of Deuteronomy or Acts is a mystery to them.

Jesus is becoming the great unknown in our country and in our world. The world knows some of the rituals of churches:

standing up and sitting down, singing some songs, and listening to a short speech by the minister. It’s a one hour gathering until next week. To them, it’s like a “Pep Talk” for the week.

Have we wonder what it is like for a visiting non-Christian to enter our church? What is their impression of our church when they exit our building? Was it enjoying the luncheon? Was it socializing with nice people? Was it nice listening to the band and singers on stage? What was their “take away” from their visit with our church? I’m thankful that our church seeks to make Jesus Christ know as the Savior of the World and Lord of our lives.

Let us as a church family continue to make Jesus known to those near and far from us. That is the mission of every believer. Let’s live out the Great Commission and the Great Mission. Let’s pray and prepare our hearts for Mission Month. Let’s consider what God wants us to do to Make Jesus Known Again.  

Kingston Tong

January 26, 2025