Meditate. Jesus promised to be
with you always.
Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee, going to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him—but some of them doubted! Jesus came and told his disciples, "I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 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." Matthew 28:16-20
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Faithful to the word.
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Go. Teach. So often we teach by example. Other see the way we live, the way we act, even the way we speak and think. Those thoughts, words and actions speak louder than any planned lesson that we could “teach” to others. Sure… Bible lessons in Sunday school and home devotions have a great value in guiding others to know Jesus… and to know God. God gave us so many examples of people who were obedient to Him, like Abraham and Joseph, and those who were disobedient, beginning with Adam and Eve and continuing to Judas. So often we see examples of obedience and disobedience in the same person—like Moses, but aren’t we just like him? Sometimes we are obedient and sometimes we are rebellious. We just need to be repentant. God cares. Even in those disobedient actions we are likely to be teaching others what God expects of us—especially if we discuss our actions and the consequences with them. So… as you teach by example make sure that you are making disciples of others… not teaching them to rebel against God and His commands. Being obedient to the Lord will strengthen your relationship with Him. You are not alone… Jesus promised to be with you always—even to the end of the age.
Prayer ~ Thank You, Jesus, for Your promise to be with me always… even to the end of the age. You are awesome and it feels good to know that I am not alone. Even as I attempt to obediently “make disciples” I know that You are with me.
Verse of Salvation ~ [Consider
that someone “taught” you to know Jesus Christ—Creator, Lord and Savior.] But
you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are
true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. You have been taught the
holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive
the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 3:14-15
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