At the end of Matthew’s Gospel we read the command of Jesus to His disciples: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 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.”
🙏 Heavenly Father, when I read Your Word, I am stirred, yet overwhelmed. You blessed Adam and Eve and commanded them to be fruitful and increase in number… to fill the earth and to subdue it. Yet the barrier of sin prevented mankind from being in Your presence. And still, You desire to fill Your Kingdom with Your children. Surely, Jesus’ command was not only to those eleven disciples, but to extend to the disciples they are commanded to make! And as the generational teaching of the Gospel message continued throughout our history, I recognize that as a recipient and believer of that glorious message, this is now a command that has extended to me.
But I find myself stumbling and completely incapable. So today I praise You for the beautifully written words of Alistair Begg that I read in his Advent study, Let Earth Receive Her King. I ask You for the wisdom to recognize the opportunities to share Your message of salvation and reconciliation with those You have placed around me. Requesting this mighty privilege in the Name of my Lord and Savior, Jesus – to Him be all the glory, honor, and praise. Amen.
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