"Go, send, or disobey" is a quote from John Piper (as noted in the missions video posted by Johnny earlier on this blog). What is John Piper meaning by these three words?
The mission of God begins in Genesis with “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth…” God is bringing about a world full of God-glorifying humans. Sin enters and alters humanity’s ability to be God-glorifying and God begins the story of redemption through Jesus. The continuation of God’s plan is tasked to redeemed humans by Jesus: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” (Matthew 28:18-20)
So, everything you do after saying "I believe" is missions related:
- You Go by leaving the known to learn the unknown in order to live and share the gospel.
- You Send by staying and by prayerfully and financially supporting the work of those who go.
- You Disobey by staying and ignoring your part of prayerful and financial support.
Go, send, or disobey…there isn’t a fourth option.
