Daily Devotion for June 15, 2024

 

Devotion:

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Read Matthew 28:18-20.

Throughout this current sermon series, our focus has been on the word “big.” This week, we turn our focus to a reminder that the mission our Lord has given us is big. “Go make disciples of all…” means that our work is never done as long as there is someone else that needs to be told and shown the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ. We have a “good news” message to share with everyone we can.

It is so easy for any of us as Christians to lose our focus on that mission. We live busy lives and have much that begs for our attention. We can also succumb to the thinking that making disciples is the work of the pastors and other leaders in the church. But this mission is for all who follow Jesus. Why? Because it takes all of us. There are people that only you are connected to. The pastors and other leaders don’t know them. You do. God has you in place in their life. You are the one who has the opportunity and the challenge to guide them to a relationship with Christ.

Be reminded today of how we state this mission at Christ Church: “Learning to live the way of Jesus Christ and inviting all to follow him.” Lifelong learning and lifelong inviting. It’s a big mission.

Yes, we read this passage often. For this week’s focus, we are reminded that the mission Jesus gave us is big.

Personal Worship Option:

Leon Adkins wrote the words to the hymn “Go, Make of All Disciples.” The last verse fits with our focus this week:

“Go, make of all disciples.” We welcome thy command. “Lo, I am with you always.” We take thy guiding hand. The task looms large before us; we follow without fear; in heaven and earth thy power shall bring God’s kingdom here.