What We Often Forget about the Great Commission

Most Christians are familiar with the "Great Commission." My guess is that many could even recite it pretty much from memory. Probably the most familiar "edition" of the GC is found in the gospel of Matthew:

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you" (vv.19-20a).

Most of us however, miss the fact that the GC begins with a declaration ... and an amazing one at that!  Just before issuing the commission to his disciples, Jesus declares, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me" (v. 18). Concerning this declaration, author Michael Horton writes, "This is the rationale for everything that the church is called to do and to be. The church's commission is indeed directed by a purpose ("making disciples of all nations"), but it is driven  by a promise."  And what a promise!

So as you go ... remember that as an ambassador for Christ, you represent Him who reigns OVER ALL!  Wow! It gets no better than that!

Thanks for stopping by . . .

pj