Yesterday we looked at three dimensions to the urgency of the world’s need for the gospel. My desire is that you will sense the urgency, as I have, to tell every person in the world about Jesus and make disciples of all the nations. Here are three more dimensions to the urgency of the gospel.

Statistically Urgent:

We must understand the numbers when it comes to those around the world who believe the gospel of Jesus Christ. I served on a task force that assessed our efforts to take the gospel to the world and the statistics we uncovered are heartbreaking. Only 11 out of every 100 people in this world are willing to claim Jesus as personal Lord and Savior. We also discovered that just over 50% of the world’s population (approximately 3.5 billion people) has no realistic opportunity to hear the gospel at present. The statistics are bad and will continue to get worse unless Spirit-filled Christians begin to act with urgency.

Strategically Urgent:

We must organize and execute an effective strategy for taking the gospel to the ends of the earth. We have one gospel but thousands of people groups and billions of individuals. Our urgent need is for strategic ways of reaching each one. Perhaps the best solution is to plant new churches. Churches that are ready to address languages, cultures, and needs. Here is a sobering thought: We simply cannot reach billions of people with our current means. Every existing church should be planting multiple new churches.

Personally Urgent:

We must come to a place where it is unthinkable to leave the work of the Great Commission to others. Each of us must own it personally. At some point we must stop simply talking about theology or mission philosophy and take personal ownership in seeing it fulfilled. Reaching people for Jesus and making disciples of all nations is not someone else’s “problem.” It is my burden and it is your burden. Each of us, individually, is responsible for seeing the gospel proclaimed locally, nationally, and internationally.

Doors are opening around the world that we have never been able to step through before. We cannot afford to assume they will stay open for long. Now is the time for action! Billions of people urgently need the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Fulfilling the Great Commission truly is this world’s last great hope and it all starts with each of us owning the task personally. Will you join me in acting with urgency to reach people for Jesus? What ideas do you have for urgently taking the gospel to the world?

Yours for the Great Commission,
Ronnie Floyd
Author of newly released book, Our Last Great Hope