Jesus told us to share his salvation with everyone!

Matthew 28: 18 – 20.   Then Jesus came to them and said, “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.”

It is now twenty centuries later and God still has no other plan. He is still counting on people like you and me to tell others about his love for us in Christ. God still wants you and me and everyone else to proclaim the Gospel.  He is counting on you and on me to do this most important of all work!

Jesus commissioned us, the church of God, to go and make disciples of all nations.   He is speaking as the One who has all power and authority in heaven and on earth. He is speaking as the One who has the authority to give eternal life.

What Jesus chooses to do with his sovereign and divine authority and power, is to count on us, his friends,  and his church to share the Good News of his love, redemption and victory with everyone and every nation. What Jesus wants, is more renewed and passionate followers to, with a sense of urgency, tell of his love and resurrection that all may believe in him and become God’s children.

Christ chooses to be with us, guarding us, protecting us and sharing his power with us when we join the 2000 year old family of disciple making followers.   

No matter where we go and no matter what we face, Christ is right there beside us saying:  "Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Mat 28:20)

Miracles demand faith, love and obedience!

There are two possible responses to the display of God's divine power: you can respond in faith, with love and with obedience - or you can respond with cynical scepticism and insubordination.

The scribes and Pharisees physically saw wonders and miracles, and still refused to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God.

In their presence (Lk 7:22 and 30) the blind received sight, the lame walked, those who had leprosy were cured, the deaf could hear, the dead were raised, and the good news preached to the poor. But the Pharisees and teachers of the law rejected God's purposes with these signs that the Kingdom of  God has come near.

They had no excuse or good reason for their unbelief and hatred for Jesus and his followers. They hardened their hearts against the Lord. They conspired against him. How typical this is of sinful humans.

But when God’s people see his wonders and experience his power and might, victory is anticipated: the Lord’s victory and ours in his Name, power and authority. We know the gospel and we saw the saving and sustaining power of our Lord. We anticipate his divine victory amidst all our challenges and responsibilities.  We do not become cynical or fearful, but anticipate Christ's victory, against all odds.

Respond to the revelation of God’s divine power revealed through Christ Jesus with an anticipation of victory, with faith, love and obedience.