Today’s Bible Reading:
2 Samuel 19-20; Psalm 55; Matthew 28
Topic: Authority
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 28:18-20
18 Then Jesus
came to them (His disciples) 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." (Matt 28:18-20 NIV)
OBSERVATION:
This is Matthew’s stating of the Great Commission. An
interesting observation is the subject of authority. Jesus clearly has “all authority in heaven and on earth,” and
it is in His authority that His disciples are sent. “Therefore,” because of His authority, we who are His disciples
have been given the empowerment to make more disciples of Jesus. It is His
power and authority and He has given it to us! Furthermore, He has not just vested
us with His commission and the ability to carry it out, but we are promised His
presence with us backing up that authority: “…surely
I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
APPLICATION:
Why should I be timid or fearful about sharing my
faith—about telling anyone about Jesus and His commands? I have His presence
within and all authority has been transmitted to me by Him. What should I fear?
PRAYER:
May I be emboldened Lord by your presence, your Spirit and
your Word to make disciples for You.
By your authority. Amen.
–AP
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