“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them … 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 28:19-20
After Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, He met His disciples on a mountain in Galilee and gave them the most significant assignment they’d ever receive: the Great Commission. Though He sent them in the power of the triune God, they may have wondered at that moment how they would be able to take the good news of salvation to every nation on earth. They would do so because of His promise filled with abundant assurance, that He would be with them every step of the way.
Think of how overwhelmed a little child is when given a huge task. But when mom or dad says, “Don’t worry, I will help you,” the job is not only less difficult, it now also can be tackled joyfully. Perhaps it was somewhat like that for Jesus’ disciples.
We too are assured that “neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, … nor anything else in all creation, will separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8:38-39).
We go with His abundant presence to fulfill His Great Commission!
Think of how overwhelmed a little child is when given a huge task. But when mom or dad says, “Don’t worry, I will help you,” the job is not only less difficult, it now also can be tackled joyfully. Perhaps it was somewhat like that for Jesus’ disciples.
We too are assured that “neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, … nor anything else in all creation, will separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8:38-39).
We go with His abundant presence to fulfill His Great Commission!
Scripture Focus
Matthew 28:16-20
Insight
“The Christian life is to live all of your life in the presence of God.” (R.C. Sproul, 1989)
Bible In A Year
- Isaiah 57-58
- Psalm 99
- Acts 22