“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and 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
Meditation:
How comforting it is to know that God is always with us. Sometimes, the journey can become very challenging when you are a Christian. Setting out to preach the gospel is not easy, especially when you are surrounded by people who actively speak against the Gospel. The fear of persecution can become very real at times. But this does not mean that you need to feel ashamed of being afraid. No. Let me let you in on a little secret….God knows you far better than you know yourself. Your fears are not a surprise to Him. If God wasn't expecting you to feel intimidated or afraid, He wouldn't have spent so much time assuring you in His word. There are times where the going will get rough. In Matthew 28:20, Jesus knew what the new disciples were going to go through. Jesus often warned His followers of the trials, tribulations, and persecution they would face for standing up for His name. But He never left it there; he always warned them and provided a way out. He always emphasized on the fact that His disciples would never be alone. This applies to us. Ever Christian is a disciple of Christ - someone who has chosen to learn from and follow the ways of Christ. This means that we are to know the commands Christ gave us - instructing us to love God with all our heart, mind, body, and soul and to also love our neighbors as we love ourselves. The road to loving your neighbors is rarely a pleasant road. The world is filled with people who possess various personalities and beliefs. There will be good days where you will come across people who will be friendly towards you and they may even connect with you on a godly level. But there will be many days where the people around you will frustrate you, hurt you, and discourage you. This is where the love of God kicks in and teaches us how to love one another. This is another part of Christ being with us always. He is always there to show us the right way to go. He is always there to comfort us when we are hurt for loving the people around us. He is there to refresh and remind us of how worthwhile the journey is. He is always there and He always will be, Loving, Caring, Guiding us...!
Prayer:
Father in Heaven, thank you; for calling us, loving us, and taking good care of us! Help us every day to work for you..! Sharing the Good News of Salvation with Love, and Joy..! In Jesus name we pray. Amen!
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