The making of disciples is our Master’s means for answering the prayer, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth [at work] as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:9-10). In His infinite wisdom, Jesus chose to use dedicated followers, His disciples, to carry the message of salvation and Kingdom living to our colleagues at work. Our time at work is framed by how we do at making disciples. That is the mission we have from Jesus.

He included this as a command in His last words before His ascension to heaven:

All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age

(Matthew 28:18-20).

Making disciples at work is important because it is the Master’s chosen method of spreading the Good News of salvation through Jesus the Messiah. During His public ministry, Jesus spent more than three years making disciples—teaching and training His chosen twelve. He gave them many convincing proofs that He was the Son of God, the promised Messiah; they believed on Him, though imperfectly. He spoke to the crowds, but often He drew the disciples aside privately to teach them the meaning of His parables and miracles. We must do the same at work. Discipleship at work is a huge opportunity.

Jesus  sent them out on ministry assignments. He also taught them that soon He would be returning to His Father following His death and resurrection. Though they could not understand it, He made the disciples this astonishing promise:

“I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in Me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father”

(John 14:12).

Jesus also promised to send His Spirit to be with them forever at work.