"Matthew 28:20 is the concluding verse of the Great Commission, where Jesus instructs his followers to teach and baptize new believers, and makes the promise, "I am with you always, even to the end of the age". This verse emphasizes both a mission—to disciple all nations and teach them to obey everything Christ commanded—and an assurance of Christ's constant presence and guidance throughout that mission, even until the end of time.
Key meanings of Matthew 28:20
The mission of discipleship:
Go and make disciples: The verse is part of Jesus' final instructions to his followers to spread his teachings and make new disciples in all nations.
Teach obedience: This involves more than just knowledge; it requires teaching new disciples to obey all of Christ's commands, not just the ones they find convenient.
Model Christ's teachings: The act of teaching should model the example Jesus set with his own disciples, which is an ongoing process of guidance and application.
The promise of Christ's presence:
"I am with you always": This is a profound promise that Jesus is not leaving his followers alone. He is personally present with them to guide, protect, comfort, and strengthen them.
"To the end of the age": This signifies an unending presence that extends to the very conclusion of this current era. It's a guarantee that this mission is not impossible because he is with them every step of the way, until history's final chapter.
Source of confidence: This promise is meant to give believers courage and hope to fulfill the mission, knowing they are not alone in their efforts and that Jesus will ultimately complete what he has started.”
From: “Faithfully Following Good” (FB)
John 6:35-40. [35] “Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. [36] But as I told you, you have seen me and still you do not believe. [37] All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away. [38] For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me. [39] And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all those he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. [40] For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.” (NIV)
This follows on from Easter. Jesus came to take all our sons upon Himself, once and for all, to save each and every one of us. Jesus never turns anyone away (think about Barabbas).
But God intended that each of us, once saved, will help not leave anyone behind. We are the hands, feet and voice for Jesus. Friends, look around you. Who can you pray for, who can you help bring to Jesus, even if it's in the smallest way? Where can you sow a seed? Jesus gave His life willingly, so that EVERYONE can have the opportunity to be with God in Heaven forever. He is counting on us to help Him bring others to Heaven. The Harvest is plentiful but the Laborers are few (Matt. 9:37, Luke 10:2). Let's do our best, wherever we are, to help Jesus in the Harvest. Amen! 🙏🕊️🙌
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