Go! I Am with You

"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, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Matthew 28:19&20

These words of instruction came from Jesus after he had been crucified and resurrected. They were some of the last words he spoke to his disciples before he took his place at the right hand of our Father. This is often called, "The Great Commission." Jesus wanted us to know that he was leaving us with a mission. We are called for a purpose.
    Some people use this to motivate Christians to tell people about Christ and the free salvation he brought. This is good and we should be doing it. But we need to understand that what Jesus was saying is much more involved than a quick conversation and a prayer. He is asking us to make disciples. We are called to lead others into a deeper relationship with Jesus. We are to go to the nations of the earth and spend time with people, lead them to salvation, and then raise them up in the faith.
    This involves a deeper commitment than we have had in the past. It means that we must be in a growing, strong relationship with God ourselves. We must be able to share with people the very things that God is putting in our hearts. When we do this, we have the promise that Jesus will be with us...for as long as it takes.
    So take a look at yourself. Are you in a growing and deepening relationship with Jesus? If so, get out there and start making disciples!