Three Years of Ministry
Three years is how long the earthly ministry of Jesus lasted. Only three years passed from the time John the Baptist said, “Behold the Lamb of God.” A Roman soldier then said, “Surely this Man was the Son of God.” He spent only thirty-six months from the time He left the carpenter shop. This period lasted until the day when He ascended to heaven. He had one thousand and sixty-five days to train twelve men to turn the world upside down.
Only Three Years
He knew His time was limited, so He did not waste it. He prayed a lot, slept when He needed to, and was always about His Father’s business. Satan tried to distract Him, family members did not believe in Him, and religious leaders were afraid of Him. But He would not be hindered. Only three years to bring salvation to the world. Nevertheless, with His last breath, He could say, “It is finished,” as He commended His Spirit into His Father’s hands.
Three Years to Train Twelve Disciples
As Jesus ascended into Heaven, He gave a Great Commission to all who would trust and follow Him. He instructed us to “Go into the whole world.” We should make disciples of all nations. He also instructed us to baptize them in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This is the business that God’s children are to be invested in.
Only Three Years, No Time to Waste
Jesus knew exactly how much time He had and did not waste it. You and I however do not know how much time we have. The Bible teaches us that it is impossible to know what will happen tomorrow. Our life is like a vapor. It appears for a little while and then vanishes away. Like Jesus, we must realize that our time is limited and determine not to waste it.
The salvation of many souls may depend on your obedience to The Great Commission. We must follow the example of Jesus. Satan will try to distract you, put him behind you. Family members may not understand you. Religious leaders may feel threatened by you. Do not let this hinder you. Pray a lot. Sleep when you need to. Always be about the Father’s business. Never stop until God says “It is finished.”
“Later He appeared to the eleven as they sat at the table; and He rebuked their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen. And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.
He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
So then, after the Lord had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen.”
Mark 16:14-20 NKJV
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Douglas & Deborah Huff
From Down Where the Pavement Ends
Email- douglas@pavementendsministry.com
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.”
John 3:16-17 NKJV
