Thirty-Sixth Day of Lent

Thirty-Sixth Day of Lent

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

All authority in heaven and in earth has been given to me. 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.

Matthew 28:18

If it is true that God so loved the world, should we not tell those who have not heard it, who may not realize that they are part of the much-loved world?

If it is true that Jesus died to atone for all the sins of all the people of all the world, is it not the most reasonable of requests that he should ask us to tell everyone we can about this incredible act?

If it is true that everyone can know God personally because of what Jesus has done, should we not want to tell them that great news?

If it is true that Jesus has come that we may have life and that we may have it more abundantly, should we not long to bring others to Christ, to that abundant life?

If it is true that Jesus meant what he said when he promised, “my peace I give unto you, not as the world gives; let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid,” should we not burst with joy at the opportunity to share that peace with a world filled with anxiety?

If all that Jesus promised and all that he taught and all that he did are true, is it not reasonable that he should ask one small thing of us – that we would go and tell others about him?

Jesus did his job! And did it well! Now it’s our turn. Are we willing to be obedient, even as he was?

Prayer: Her I am, Lord. It is I, Lord. I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord. Amen.

And He Set His Face toward Jerusalem. . . .

A Lenten Devotional Guide
prepared for Homosassa United Methodist Church, Spring 2007,
by Patience Nave, Christian Education Coordinator