Saved People Are Sent People

I have a confession: I love reality shows.
Not the trashy kinds where people throw roses or tables — I mean the adventurous kinds.

Recently, Jen and I have been watching The Amazing Race.
It’s incredible to watch these pairs travel across Europe, racing through train stations, facing high-stakes challenges, and seeing some of the most beautiful places on earth.
And of course — I’m enjoying all of it from a couch.

I think most of us can relate to that.
We love seeing people do amazing things — as long as we can stay comfortable while they do it.
And honestly, I think that’s how a lot of us feel about faith sometimes too.

We love watching people meet Jesus.
We love seeing someone get baptized, hearing their story, watching them grow, and thinking, “Wow, God is really at work.”
But deep down, we often feel most comfortable when other people do the work and we just get to observe and celebrate.

Here’s the problem: Jesus never called His followers to be spectators.
He called us to be participants.
He didn’t save us to sit on the sidelines — He saved us to send us into the story.

Because here’s the truth:
The gospel never stops with the person who receives it — it moves through them.
Saved people are sent people.

When Jesus gave the Great Commission, He didn’t give it to the spiritual elite.
He gave it to fishermen, doubters, and former cowards who were still figuring things out.
And He looked at them and said, “Go.”

That’s good news for us — because it means you don’t need a seminary degree, a perfectly worded testimony, or a flawless track record to be part of God’s mission.
You just need to say yes.

The Great Commission doesn’t start with your ability; it starts with His authority.

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore, go…”

Translation: You don’t have to be the hero of this story.
You just have to trust the One who already is.

Jesus sends us because He’s faithful, not because we’re flawless.
And that means your neighborhood, your workplace, your school, your coffee shop — those are your mission fields.
You don’t have to cross an ocean; you just have to cross the street.
You don’t have to preach a sermon; you just have to live like grace is real.

Saved people are sent people.
And you, friend, are one of them.

1. Ask: “Where has God already sent me?” (Hint: it’s probably where you already are.)
2. Notice: One person this week who looks like they could use encouragement or hope.
3. Do something small but intentional: a text, an invite, a prayer, a conversation.

You never know how far one small “yes” can go.
Every time you step out in faith, you’re part of the same story God started in Matthew 28 — a story that’s still multiplying today.

Jesus, thank You for saving me — and for trusting me enough to send me.
Help me see every conversation, every interruption, and every ordinary moment as a chance to show Your love.
Give me courage to go, grace to listen, and joy to join what You’re doing.
Amen.