Matthew 28: 19-20
"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."
Jesus, finishing his time on earth, instructs the disciples to go to all nations, making disciples of all people, everywhere. He was (and is) the model mentor, teaching with his words, and by example. But with his final words to the disciples in the book of Matthew, he handed over the job of making disciples to his eleven. We know it is God who supplies the increase and who ultimately changes people, but we have a role to play in that process. It is hard for me to see myself as a mentor, but perhaps accepting that role allows me a certain confidence, not brought on by my own hubris, but a confidence grounded in my own love of Christ.
Heavenly Father, I know you are with me, always. Help me to live out the role of mentor, setting a good example and allowing my relationship with you to be visible to others in my day to day. Help me to teach by example. Amen
Becky, transforming
Matthew 28:19–20
If I look back to the people I mentioned yesterday, this is what they did. By their words and actions they set an example for others, including me, to live by. I hope that I have done the same thing. I hope that through my example, someone believes!
Prayer: gracious God, I thank you for the mentors of my past and hope you consider me a mentor to others. Amen
Thursday, March 2nd, 2023
Matthew 28:19-20
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
We all recognize this as Jesus’s great commission. Jesus appeared to his disciples. This took place after the resurrection and just before he was going to leave earth. His instructions to his disciples was to make disciples of all people , teaching them all he had taught them. He’s promised that he will be with them always to the end of the age. Jesus reassures us…
Matthew 28: 19-20 “The Great Commission” as this passage is known is a powerful call to action. We are to share the Good News we have learned with others, mentor them in the faith or at least in a Christian way of living. My favorite part of this passage is at the end when Jesus reminds us we are not taking on this task in our own feeble strength. He promises to be with us on this journey right up until we are called home.
Prayer - Abiding God, thank You for walking beside me as I try to do my part to share Your message of love and salvation to others. Let Jesus be my model in how to walk…