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God's Mission

God's mission has always been to seek and restore what was lost with the fall of humanity. Jesus is the fulfillment of that mission. The Greek word for "seek," zēteō, does not just mean to search but to do so with diligence and deep desire. This reveals God's heart, who not only watches passively but actively moves toward the lost. Jesus' mission was to rescue those who were in spiritual and moral ruin, far from God's original purpose.

The Greek word for "save," sózó, means more than just delivering from immediate danger. It encompasses the idea of healing, preservation, and total restoration—spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Therefore, when Jesus says He came to save, He is not just rescuing people from eternal condemnation but offering healing and renewal in all areas of life.

Those whom Jesus came to save are described as "lost" (in Greek, apóllymi), which carries the sense of total destruction and loss. Jesus, however, came to reverse this destiny of loss, bringing abundant life (John 10:10). God's mission, therefore, is a mission of reconciliation and restoration, where He finds the lost and brings them back to life.

As the Church, we are called to participate in this mission. We must reflect God's diligent love, which seeks and reaches out to those who are spiritually lost, proclaiming the salvation that Jesus offers. In this way, each of us is also invited to be an instrument of healing and restoration in the world.