Daily Bible Devotion - Serving God with Our Time (Part 3)

28. July 2026

Devotion by Reverend Joseph Antwi

Theme: Serving God with your Time, Tithes and Offering

Serving God with Our Time (Part 3)

The Great Commission Requires Our Time

Scripture Reading

Matthew 28:18–20; Romans 10:13–15; 2 Timothy 2:2; Hebrews 6:10; 1 Corinthians 15:58

Beloved,

As we conclude our study on Serving God with Our Time, we are reminded that time is one of the greatest gifts God has entrusted to mankind. Every one of us receives the same twenty-four hours each day, yet what distinguishes one life from another is not the amount of time we have but how we choose to invest it. Throughout this series we have seen that every moment belongs to God and that what we value most will always receive the greatest portion of our time. Today, we turn our attention to the greatest assignment Christ has entrusted to His Church—the Great Commission. It is impossible to fulfil this divine mandate without making a deliberate decision to invest our time in the work of God’s Kingdom.

Before Jesus ascended into heaven, He gathered His disciples and gave them His final command:

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen. (Matthew 28:19–20, NKJV).

These are among the most important words Jesus ever spoke because they reveal the continuing mission of every believer. The command was not given only to pastors, missionaries or evangelists, but to everyone who has become a follower of Christ. Notice carefully that Jesus did not merely say, “Go and preach.” He said, “Go and make disciples.” There is a significant difference between the two. A sermon may be preached in less than an hour, but making a disciple often requires months or even years of faithful investment. It involves teaching God’s Word, praying with people, answering difficult questions, correcting with love, encouraging the discouraged and patiently walking alongside believers as they mature in their faith. The Great Commission, therefore, is not simply a command to speak about Christ; it is a lifelong commitment to helping others become like Christ.

The Apostle Paul gives us deeper insight into this truth in Romans 10, where he describes God’s plan of salvation as a connected chain. He writes:

“For ‘whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’ How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent?” (Romans 10:13–15, NKJV).

If we read this passage carefully, we discover that every stage of salvation requires someone to invest their time. Before a person can call upon Christ, they must first believe. Before they believe, they must hear the gospel. Before they hear, someone must be willing to preach. Before someone preaches, they must first be prepared and sent. None of these steps happen automatically. Every soul that comes into the Kingdom of God is the result of believers who were willing to dedicate their time to prayer, study, evangelism, discipleship and faithful service. Behind every testimony of salvation is someone who prayed faithfully, someone who shared the gospel, someone who followed up and someone who refused to give up until Christ was formed in that individual.

This passage should also cause each of us to reflect on our own journey of faith. None of us came to Christ by accident. Someone invested time in us. Perhaps it was a parent who faithfully prayed for us, a pastor who preached the Word, a friend who invited us to church, a Sunday school teacher who taught us the Scriptures or a mature believer who patiently discipled us during our early years as Christians. The faith we enjoy today is, in many ways, the fruit of someone else’s investment. If others were willing to give their time so that we might know Christ, should we not also be willing to invest our time so that others may experience the same saving grace?

This principle of multiplication is beautifully illustrated in Paul’s instruction to Timothy:

“And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” (2 Timothy 2:2, NKJV).

Here we see four generations of disciples represented in a single verse: Paul invested in Timothy, Timothy was to invest in faithful believers, and those faithful believers were to teach others. This is God’s pattern for advancing His Kingdom. Christianity has never spread merely through large gatherings or powerful sermons. It has advanced because faithful men and women have consistently invested their time in teaching, mentoring and raising others to become disciples of Jesus Christ.

As I reflected on our recent YCPI Leadership Training in Dortmund and the Pentecost Conference in Oberhausen, I realised once again that time invested in spiritual growth is never wasted. Every lecture, every sermon, every discussion, every prayer session and every conversation after the meetings formed part of God’s process of equipping His people. Some lessons will bear fruit immediately, while others may only become evident years from now. Yet every moment spent learning God’s Word and preparing His people for ministry contributes to the advancement of His Kingdom. The same is true in our local churches. Every Bible study, every prayer meeting, every discipleship class, every counselling session, every youth gathering and every evangelistic outreach is an investment in eternity. We may not always see immediate results, but God is continually working through these faithful acts of service.

There are times when serving God can become physically exhausting and emotionally demanding. Those involved in ministry know what it means to spend hours preparing messages, visiting families, counselling broken hearts, praying for the sick and following up new believers. Often these acts of service are carried out quietly, without recognition or applause. Yet Scripture reminds us that our labour is never overlooked by God.

“For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.” (Hebrews 6:10, NKJV).

What a comforting promise! Our Heavenly Father keeps a perfect record of every sacrifice made for His Kingdom. Every hour spent discipling a new believer, every visit to someone in need, every evangelistic conversation, every prayer offered in secret and every act of faithful service is remembered by Him. The world may celebrate fame, influence and recognition, but God honours faithfulness. He never forgets those who willingly invest their time in serving Him.

Paul therefore concludes with these encouraging words:

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” (1 Corinthians 15:58, NKJV).

As believers, we must remember that earthly achievements are temporary, but every soul won for Christ and every disciple raised for His Kingdom carries eternal significance. One day we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ, not to determine our salvation, but to give an account of how faithfully we used the time He entrusted to us. On that day, our greatest joy will not be found in our careers, possessions or accomplishments, but in hearing our Lord say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

May this truth inspire each one of us to make every day count for eternity. Let us refuse to postpone obedience, neglect discipleship or become too busy for the work of God’s Kingdom. Instead, let us joyfully dedicate our time to fulfilling the Great Commission, knowing that every moment invested in Christ will produce fruit that will remain long after this life has passed away.

Prayer Points

1. Father, thank You for entrusting me with the precious gift of time. Teach me to use every day wisely for Your glory and for the advancement of Your Kingdom.

2. Lord Jesus, fill my heart with compassion for the lost and give me the courage to share the gospel wherever You send me. Help me not only to win souls but also to faithfully make disciples.

3. Holy Spirit, empower me to invest my time in people as others once invested their time in me. May my life become a channel through which future generations come to know Christ.

4. Father, strengthen every pastor, missionary, evangelist, ministry worker and faithful believer who serves You tirelessly. Remind them that their labour of love is never forgotten and that their reward is secure in Christ.

5. May I one day stand before You with joy, knowing that I invested my life, my gifts and my time in fulfilling the Great Commission and advancing Your eternal Kingdom.

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Shalom,

Rev. Joseph Antwi