Kingdom Discipleship, Kingdom Living

Priests on Mission

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Living for the Glory of the King

A royal priest is not idle. They are not hidden behind temple walls. They are sent ones—ambassadors of the Kingdom, commissioned by the King to represent Him in the world.

“As the Father has sent Me, even so I am sending you.”
— John 20:21

The mission of the Church is not survival—it is proclamation, compassion, and witness. And every priest in the Kingdom is part of that mission.

Priests Are Ambassadors, Not Tourists

“We are ambassadors for Christ, God making His appeal through us.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:20

The Kingdom of God is not something we escape into—it is something we carry with us. Priests are not tourists on earth. They are citizens of heaven, placed strategically by God in families, workplaces, neighborhoods, and nations to shine His light.

Wherever you are, you are on mission.

The Mission Is Local and Global

The early Church did not wait for a mission board or a conference. They carried the Gospel from house to house, from city to city, from nation to nation.

  • They planted churches
  • Served the poor
  • Preached boldly
  • Raised up disciples
  • Endured persecution with joy

“They go out not seeking glory, but seeking souls.”
— Tertullian, Apology 50

The mission didn’t stop at conversion. It continued through discipleship, justice, and love.

The Mission Is Fueled by the Holy Spirit

Jesus told His disciples not to go until the Spirit came (Acts 1:4–8). Why? Because mission without the Spirit becomes mere activity. But when priests move in the power of the Holy Spirit, lives are transformed.

  • He gives boldness (Acts 4:31)
  • He gives direction (Acts 13:2–3)
  • He opens hearts (Acts 16:14)
  • He convicts and comforts (John 16:8)

What We Can Learn

  1. Every priest is called to mission—not just ministry leaders.
  2. Wherever you are, you are sent.
  3. The Spirit empowers the mission of the Church.
  4. Our lives, love, and labor reflect the glory of the King.

Sources:

  • The Holy Bible — John 20:21; 2 Corinthians 5:20; Acts 1:4–8; Acts 4:31; Acts 13:2–3; Acts 16:14; John 16:8
  • Tertullian, Apology 50
  • Didache, ch. 14
  • Clement of Alexandria, Who Is the Rich Man That Shall Be Saved?
  • Justin Martyr, First Apology
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