- GO!
- Jesus gives a one word, simple command.
- But that one word is preceded by, “Therefore”
- That means that it is connected to the the verse that precedes it.
- That verse is an extremely important verse.
- Without that verse you simply “GO" in you own power, strength, ability and limited vision.
- But all the dynamics change by including that verse.
- In verse 18 He says, "“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.”
- Authority means, “The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.”
- Jesus has the Power & the Right to send out His followers to accomplish His mission.
- He has completely defeated the works of the enemy.
- He has defeated fear.
- He has conquered death and the grave.
- And because of what he has done, He now sends us out in His authority and in His name.
- His authority is so great, that there will be a day when “At the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:10-11)
- And He sends you out today, in His name, to “GO”
- He didn’t save you and give you a new identity just for you to sit around and wait for Him to return one day.
- “GO” is an action word, that means that His followers are people of purpose.
- Here is our purpose, to make disciples, to baptize them and to teach them to obey everything He has commanded us.
- That purpose doesn’t end when you leave church on Sunday.
- Actually that purpose just begins when you leave church on Sunday.
- Jesus invites you in on His plan so that you can partner with Him in reaching the lost, rejected and hopeless in His name.
- That you would not just tell them about Jesus, but that you would come along side of them and show them how to follow Jesus.
- Today there are people working next to you, and people all around you who may not know Jesus or maybe the Jesus that they have seen has been mis-represented.
- But today, you have the opportunity to show them the REAL Jesus!
- Tell them about the difference that He can make in their life.
- Help them to see that they could have life full of purpose, value and meaning as well.
- in John 10:10, Jesus says, "The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows].”
- Today, GO & SHOW others what an abundant, overflowing life looks like!
- Don’t forget what you have & posses!
- You may need to remind yourself.
- But once you remember, you’ve got to go and share it.
- Today, obey His command and share what you’ve got with everyone you come in contact with.
- GO & SHOW and live the full tilt overflowing life that He has given you.
- And remember, you’re doing it in His authority!
- Have a great Tuesday!