Then everyone will know
that the LORD is our Savior;
the powerful God of Israel
has rescued his people.
MATTHEW 28:18-20 (MSG)
Jesus, undeterred, went right ahead and gave his charge: “God authorized and commanded me to commission you: Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Then instruct them in the practice of all I have commanded you. I’ll be with you as you do this, day after day after day, right up to the end of the age.”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
We've been commissioned to go and train everyone, everywhere, in the ways of our Savior.
DAILY FODDER
Think of one person who needs to grow in their relationship with Christ as Savior. Pray for them and ask God to open the door for a conversation about Jesus. If nothing happens keep praying until opportunity and words come together.
PRAYER
Thank you, Savior God, for trusting us with the task of spreading your good news around the world. I confess, though, that I have a hard time seeing across the table. Expand my vision and energize me for this great mission, even while I'm engaging the person across the table. I want to be a part of helping everyone, everywhere experience the new life that has come into the world defeating the forces of death. Amen.
Our Father in Heaven,
We hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening there.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil.
Amen!
