Mark 3:13-15. Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. 14 He appointed twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach 15 and to have authority to drive out demons.
It was Jesus who called you. Why? Because He wanted you. The God of all creation—the One who made the heavens, the earth, and everything in them—wanted you. He longed to restore what was broken between you and Him. His love for you is not dependent on your performance or your past, but is anchored in His unchanging grace and boundless mercy.
Jesus called us to be with Him. That is the greatest blessing of all—the gift of Immanuel, God with us. To walk with Him, to live in His presence, to experience His power day by day. Evangelism is not about using special techniques or clever strategies. At its core, it’s simply sharing how God is with you—and how His presence has transformed your life.
The greatest method of evangelism is not what you say, but who you are with. When you walk closely with the Lord, His peace, His love, and His power naturally flow through you. You don’t have to force it. When you are with Him, He gives you the wisdom, courage, and strength you need for every situation.
Jesus also called you so He could send you into the world to proclaim the good news. To equip you for that mission, He has given you spiritual authority—the authority to stand firm, to overcome the enemy, and to bring freedom to those held in darkness. Sadly, many believers live unaware of the spiritual authority they have been given, and as a result, they live in fear and defeat.
But God’s Word reminds us that the whole world is under the control of the evil one (1 John 5:19). That is why Jesus came—to destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:8)—and that is why He has entrusted His authority to us.
In Jesus’ name, you have the authority to stand against the powers of darkness that bind the minds of people and shape today’s culture. The world around us may seem chaotic and broken, but the name of Jesus is greater. God will use you to expose the lies of the enemy and proclaim the gospel to every tribe, language, and nation. You don’t go in your own strength—you go in the power of His name.
Jesus has given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions—to overcome every power of the enemy. He has promised to protect you from harm (Luke 10:19). No weapon formed against you will prevail. Through His name, you carry His healing and hope to those suffering from all kinds of sickness, oppression, and despair. Wherever you go, the presence of Christ goes with you.
Jesus is inviting you to follow Him with urgency. There is no time to waste. The world is longing for hope, and you carry the greatest hope of all—the good news of Jesus Christ. When you answer His call, your life will make an eternal impact by the power of the gospel, just as His first disciples did.
There is nothing more urgent than leading someone in your life to Christ. Nothing is more important than praying for the disciples God is raising up in the harvest field. And nothing is more fulfilling than being part of fulfilling the Great Commission in our generation—and beyond.
You have been entrusted with the authority of Jesus’ name—the name above every name. Through Him, you now have the privilege of approaching God with boldness and confidence. Heaven’s doors are open to you because of what Christ has done. His angel armies surround you with divine protection. His healing and restoration will flow through you to a world in desperate need. You are not alone. You are not powerless. You are sent, equipped, and empowered.
When you set your heart on evangelism, the Lord Himself walks with you, working with you, confirming His Word with signs that follow (Mark 16:20). Wherever you go with the gospel, the message of the Lord will spread rapidly and be honored (2 Thessalonians 3:1). Lives will be changed, hearts will be healed, and the kingdom of God will advance.
Prayer. Father, I thank You for calling me to be with You. Thank You for loving me before I even knew You. Send me to proclaim the gospel where Christ is not yet known. Use me to bring healing, freedom, and hope to those in darkness. Thank You for the victory You have given me over the enemy. I trust in Your protection and Your promises. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.