Sorry to burst your bubble.

I believe that one of the bible verses that should be a staple in our christian life is Matthew 28:19

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the father the son and the holy spirit...

Funny thing is that I have heard numerous preachings about this, I have tought using this verse and believe it 100%. Why is it so hard to apply?

I found myself asking that question lately. Jesus' last commanment was directed to the church. In a sense he is saying that we need to affect those around us. We need to not only interact but have a purpose for that interaction...to share the gospel and to disciple them. We need to be open and honest and to build lasting, meaningful and impactful relationships.

What happens so very often is that we become trap in the Christian bubble. Let me explain, after accepting Jesus christ as your savior you are encouraged to join a congregation if you have not done so. You are also encourage to read the word, which is always important and to pray. All these things are great and should be done. You are also encouraged to leave you former life and everything associated with it behind as well. The problem is that this includes the very people that we should be trying to reach. Now I am not saying that we should continue to relate with people that will hinder our walk with Christ but more often than not we rarely look back at those who were in our inner circle before we accepted Jesus. Once we have a "Christian" inner circle, we cut ties with those that were around us and knew how we were before we accepted. When this happens we become trap in a christian bubble where everyone we associate with knows who Jesus is. From the ministries that we are a part of to the associations we belong to, the events parties and celebrations we participate in we are for the most part sorrounded by Christians. Now this in itself is not bad. The question is when and with whom do we live out Matthew 28 :19? Who are we preaching to? Who are we baptizing? The first part of the verse that says 'Therefore go out' means we are sent. We need to take the appropriate steps to be in the places and with the people that we know need the word of God.

I know that I have fallen victim to this. But I have decided to be proactive and take steps to be able to share and witnes to those around me and live a lifestyle of evangelism. I will seek to share not only on saturday when we have outreach events or inside the church to visitors but also as I live my life. Not only because I know that people need to hear the gospel but because Jesus commanded me to do it.