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 28:19-20
As Jesus ascends into Heaven His followers are directly instructed to evangelize the world through their personal testimonies regarding His life, death and resurrection. Let’s take a close look at this plain and simple command.
Therefore: Because of one thing, another must happen.
Jesus has been given all power in Heaven and on earth. He commands action from those who have experience His power.
Go and Make: Verbs, meaning to proceed from one place to another and bring something into existence by changing and shaping existing parts.
Disciples: Lifetime followers of Christ.
Jesus rose, never more to die and is with us, guiding and protecting. The Gospels were written to preserve the teachings, life and miraculous works of Jesus so every generation of every nation may know and believe. The commander of all Heaven and earth is personally connected and involved in every person’s life. He commands those who know to go and spread the Good News.
Despite initial questions and doubt, time proved each one of these original group stood faithful and became the vibrant force that is Christianity, the Church, the Body of Christ, but the call is as eternal as the age. We must go!
Stayin’ Busy,
Gretchen