We had a good and restful day yesterday, walking around Glendora, lunch and dinner with Bethany, visiting with her roommates Rachel and Stacy and her friend Natalie. I had a great visit with Keith Reeves in his office, as we reviewed the marathon we completed the day before, and reminisced about our academic roots at Asbury Seminary and what we have done since. Today we have an unscheduled day, with Audrey visiting one of Bethany’s seminars this evening.
Matthew 28
Verse 18: Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth.” I could meditate on this sentence all day. The resurrected Christ, meeting with his 11 remaining disciples on a particular mountain tells them about the authority that he has been given. Then he instructs them: “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Verses 19-20) Some call this the “Great Commission.” It is the marching orders for all of us who follow Christ. As a pastor it regularly reminds me of the balance of making new disciples, teaching them to obey all of Christ’s commands, and caring for existing disciples, guiding them to also be making new disciples.
Holy, all powerful, always present Lord, guide me thoughts, my actions and my steps on this most special day you have entrusted to me.
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