Matthew 28:16-20
Now go tell the story.
Now go tell the story.
Jesus has left an incredible story behind for all of us to
tell. During these last two weeks we
have read through the greatest story ever told:
God created us, we rebelled, he persisted, he came, and he redeemed
us. As Jesus leaves he gives us the
simple instruction to go and tell the world this story.
Tell them that I have power over life and death - I've
proved that by coming back from the dead.
Tell them they need to follow me - be baptized and accept
this gift.
Tell them they need to obey me - I am the master teacher.
And remember that even though I am gone I am still with
you. I am still with you to guide you,
inspire you, comfort you, and walk with you side by side as you live out your
story.
We may at times feel inadequate to be called his
follower. We may at times feel
unqualified to tell the story. But the
story is enough. The story makes up for
our insufficiencies. They story is not
about us but about our God and if that's our story we can’t go wrong.
Recently I heard it all summed up like this: “I’m just a
nobody, that wants to tell everybody, about somebody, that can save anybody.”
God, thank you so much for acting on my behalf. Give me the courage to boldly tell others
about what you have done and what you have planned for those who follow after
you. May I be constantly reminded of
your continuous presence in my life. As
you have come into this world, may I go and tell the story.
Todd Catteau
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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.”
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