Go Therefore

“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 28:18-20 NLT

This passage had special meaning for my family and me 10 years ago when we were preparing for a mission trip to Northeast France. That was our first opportunity as a family “to go therefore and make disciples of all nations....” to go to a part of the world that has many beautiful, even glorious churches that mostly remain empty today. Empty or have become more of a museum of days gone by than a church.

However, Jesus’ lesson in this passage is greater than even that. The bigger lesson and challenge is for us (you and me) “to go therefore” wherever we may be.

Going therefore may mean...

Going therefore next door
Going therefore down the street or around the block
Going therefore to the next cubicle over
Going therefore to the practice court or field
Going therefore to the next dorm room or fraternity/sorority room
Going therefore to the next locker or hallway
Going therefore to the lunchroom or cafeteria
Going therefore to the local restaurant for lunch
Going therefore to the next town
Going therefore to somewhere in town
Going therefore to somewhere out of town, out of state or out of country
Going therefore to where ever He may send us... when ever He may send us

The main question is this: 

Are we willing to answer His call for His disciples “to go therefore?” A calling that, if we are a Believer and Follower of Jesus Christ, is a call that He gave to us as well…

Disciples of Jesus are called everyday “to go therefore.” 

Where’s He calling you?

Keep the Faith... Carpe Diem