Devotion:
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Read Matthew 28:16-20.
We hear these verses referred to as “the Great Commission” for the disciples and then for the church. Luke describes this same scene in Acts 1 and adds something. After Jesus had given this final instruction to the disciples, he ascended into the heavens; and they stood looking into the sky. Two angels appeared and asked them, “Why do you stand here looking into the sky?” The angels were basically telling the disciples, “You have your marching orders, now get to it!”
Sometimes we in the church need to hear this urgent reminder to get to doing what Jesus commanded us to do – to go, make disciples, baptize, and teach. This Good News that we have received is not for us alone. When we hang onto it for ourselves and focus solely on growing in our own faith journey, we are actually disobeying our Lord. And let’s not get caught up in simply feeding and caring for the institution of the church but rather let’s make full use of the church as the instrument of Jesus Christ to carry out his Great Commission to bring others into relationship with him!
Personal Worship Option:
Pray for the ability to sense those who are without Christ. Who around you in your family, your neighborhood, at school, or at work does not know Jesus Christ? Find a loving, caring way to share a bit of your faith with them and be prepared to go deeper when they are ready.
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