"The Vision and Mission of the Majestic King" Isaiah 6:1-13 by Pastor Gabe Zepeda

What is the mission of the church? According to the Bible, the mission of the church is to “make disciples of all nations” (Matt 28:19a) until “the earth [is] filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea” (Hab 2:14). That is the high calling upon each of our lives as followers of Jesus. But if I’m honest, sometimes I lose sight of the mission. In other words, I need fresh vision from God to engage in the mission of God.  
 

As Christians and as a church, it is possible to do what we’re called to do but go through the motions. It is possible to serve the Lord but for all the wrong reasons. It is possible to do ministry and not have our priorities straight. When this happens, rather than seeking first Christ’s kingdom (Matt 6:33), we seek first our kingdom. If we are not building Christ’s church, we will try to build our own Tower of Babel (cf. Gen 11). If Christ is not our foundation (cf. 1 Cor 3:11), then we will build on shaky ground. But the Lord wants far more for us!

As we move into the new year, I am convinced that we need a fresh vision that recalibrates and revives our hearts to fulfill Christ’s mission until he returns. What vision are we talking about? According to Isaiah 6:1–13, we need to have an unforgettable encounter with a holy God through the gospel. When we truly get a glimpse of the majesty of God, we are never the same. The gospel according to Isaiah is this: when you see how holy God is, you will feel how sinful you are. But when you experience God’s grace, you will know how loved you are. And when we encounter this majestic vision, it will propel us to go on mission. That is the vision and mission of our majestic King. 

In light of where we are going this Sunday, the services will look a little different. The message will take place toward the beginning of the service rather than toward the end. Kids will be dismissed to Sunday School just before the message during the second service. After the message, we will spend the rest of our time responding in worship together through singing, praying, and celebrating the Lord’s Table. Who knows what the Lord will do? Would you pray? Ask God to pour out his Spirit, grant the gift of repentance, and give us personal and corporate revival, and give us boldness to make disciples of all nations near and far!   

In Christ, 

Gabe Zepeda