Station 14: The Great Commission
Matthew 28:16-20
16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 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, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
FOR FURTHER READING:
Matthew 28:8-15
REMEMBER
After hearing the truth from the angel. The women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell the disciples. Suddenly, Jesus met them. His command was to go and share the news with the others and to meet Jesus in Galilee. So they did as instructed, and the disciples met Jesus on the mountain.
Here, Jesus declared their greatest calling in life – to go and make disciples of all nations. This is our purpose – to reach the lost who need the hope of Jesus to use our lives as a witness for the love of God. Jesus didn’t die to make bad people into good people. He came so that dead people could LIVE. You have a powerful story, and this is the moment for Him to awaken a new boldness in you to share that story of the Good News of the Gospel.
RECOGNIZE
As you think of your testimony and the call to share the truth of the Gospel, who are you feeling called to invite to join in the celebration of Easter this year? Name them, and call or text them today! Download an invite card to share with your neighbors, friends, family, coworkers, and anyone you feel called to invited.
RECEIVE
Heavenly Father, You have so much love for this world that You created. You long for the people of every nation, tribe and tongue to hear the good news that they can be reconciled to You. Give me the courage to declare the truth boldly and fearlessly. Open my eyes to the deeper needs of the world around me. Do not let me be lulled to sleep or become complacent. Awaken my heart and empower me to proclaim how I have been delivered and set free! Amen!
