What work did Jesus want to be continued when he left this earth? Apparently he told us in several places: Matt. 28, Mk. 16, Acts 1...That the work of discipleship should continue was Jesus' desire, that disciples would be made through the power of the gospel, who would be taught and baptized. These disciples of Jesus were commanded to MULTIPLY themselves. That way, more people could experience God' saving grace, and worship Jesus. If there is something in my garden that is not growing it is either dead or it has a disease. Living things grow. Disciples are made to make disciples. What if you made it a goal for your life to disciple three people. Just three people that you could bring to Christ and help grow in Christ. BUT from day 1 you taught them to make it a goal of theirs to also disciple three others. This is why Christianity spread. This is also why Christianity can diminish in any given place (like America)..when Disciples refuse the work of making other disciples. "Joe over there is more gifted than I, he can do that work." But Joe doesn't know the people that you know who need to be introduced to Jesus. If you made it a goal for your prayers, consideration, and actions, that you should make three disciples (or 12?) , here's my question: do you think Jesus would bless this effort or would he oppose it? "And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others." ~The Apostle Paul (to Timothy)