Monday, August 28, 2017
Matthew 28:18-20 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.
COMMISSIONED
The "Great Commission" is the label given to these three verses from Matthew's Gospel. These words have become so familiar that most Christians can quote them from memory. The concept here is quite simple. Jesus commissioned His disciples then and us now to disciple all people by baptizing and teaching His word. And He attached promise that He would be with us always to the end of the age. This promise gives us strength and confidence.
Beginning today, each Monday's devotion will have a "Mission" theme as we focus on the great privilege each of has as ambassadors of Christ. And what better place to begin this new series than with the account of our Savior commissioning His disciples for this wonderful task? For the next several weeks we will consider this passage phrase by phrase as the Holy Spirit works to gives us encouragement and strength for this blessed privilege.
Prayer: Dear Father in heaven, thank You for the privilege of being Your child. And thank You for the courage and confidence that comes in knowing, by Faith Alone, that I am Your child. And that by Grace Alone You loved me, You called me, You washed away all my sins, and You made me Your very own. Thank You for revealing these truths to me in Your Word Alone. And now I pray that You would prepare me and use me to proclaim this glad good news to others that many more may rejoice in the forgiveness, salvation, and eternal life that my Savior, Your Son won on the cross for all sinners. Amen.
