Matthew 28:19-20 Jesus didn’t just rise, He sent. He gave His followers, and now us, a mission. “Go and make disciples… baptize… teach… and know that I am with you always.” These words were His final instructions and our ongoing purpose. Such a love as was demonstrated by Jesus on the Cross, was never meant… Continue reading April 22nd – Matthew 28:19-20
Tag: Disciples
March 24th – Matthew 28:6
Matthew 28:6 Imagine the grief, heartbreak, and hopelessness the disciples must have felt after Jesus’ death. The One they had followed, loved, and believed in was gone, buried in a tomb, sealed behind a stone. But then, everything changed. The angel’s words shattered the darkness. “He is not here; He has risen!” In that moment,… Continue reading March 24th – Matthew 28:6
April 16th – Matthew 28:19-20
Matthew 28:19-20 Just as flowers spread their fragrance far and wide, Jesus calls us to go forth and make disciples of all nations, sharing the sweet aroma of His Good News. With hearts of passion and purpose, let us embrace our role as ambassadors of His love, scattering seeds of faith in every corner of… Continue reading April 16th – Matthew 28:19-20
March 11th – Mark 16:19
Mark 16:19 In Mark 16:19, we witness the awe-inspiring moment of Jesus' ascension into heaven. A miraculous and powerful testament to His divine nature and authority. Yet as He ascended, He left His disciples with a beautiful promise, assuring them of His return one day. A promise made to us as well, and one that… Continue reading March 11th – Mark 16:19
April 2nd – 2 Corinthians 4:16
2 Corinthians 4:16 Being personally chosen by Jesus to live and work with Him in His ministry was truly an honor. But it also came with it’s own dangers. Paul experienced beatings, imprisonment, scorn, and hate. Yet despite it all, Paul never gave in to despair. And he encourages us all to do the same.… Continue reading April 2nd – 2 Corinthians 4:16
February 24th – Mark 16:15
Mark 16:15 Jesus gives each of us a command to go out and proclaim the Good News of His saving grace. But witnessing isn’t always easy. And if you’re anything like me, you can come up with a million reasons why it’s better to leave that job to others. But then I watched a video… Continue reading February 24th – Mark 16:15
January 31st – Matthew 9:9
Matthew 9:9 Each of the men Jesus called to be disciples, never once hesitated to follow Him. They didn’t take time to try and clean up their lives. They didn’t take time to wean themselves off the trappings of the world. And they didn’t take time to let go of the people and things of… Continue reading January 31st – Matthew 9:9
December 31st – Matthew 9:9
Matthew 9:9 When Levi the tax collector was at his booth in the city, a man came up to him and said, “Follow Me!” Without a second thought Levi got up, walked out, and immediately began following the man. In that single moment, Levi chose to leave everything behind. He gave up his wealth, influence,… Continue reading December 31st – Matthew 9:9
September 19th – Psalm 46:1-2
Psalm 46:1-2 Often it’s not the happy times when we feel closest to God, but the darkest. Because the storms in our lives show us just how weak we are and how desperately we need the saving grace of Jesus. A grace that provides the courage and peace no storm can shake. But that requires… Continue reading September 19th – Psalm 46:1-2
August 26th – Luke 6:24
Luke 6:24 No matter how much it may appear that someone's life is full of prosperity, it means nothing if they haven’t accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Because material things may fill our lives but can never fill our hearts. Nor can they provide the comfort and peace of resting in the… Continue reading August 26th – Luke 6:24
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