What is the very last thing Jesus told His disciples before He ascended to heaven?
What was His message? We can find it in Matthew 28:16-20
Matt. 28:16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them.
Matt. 28:17 When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted.
Matt. 28:18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.
Matt. 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Matt. 28:20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
Christ’s message to the disciples and to us is a message of Purpose!
1. He said GO!!!! (That is His MISSIONARY call)
2. He said TEACH!!! (That is His PASTORAL call)
Jesus still has that same message for us. In fact, that was what we have been empowered to do as Spirit filled believers. We have power to be a witness, and are told to share the good news, right where we are, and then all around us. It is easy tell someone else to go, but we can go to our next door neighbor. We can go to the hurting in our own community. And you can teach! Teaching is just sharing what God has done for you. Tell your testimony. Jesus has made a difference in your life. It is your message to share. So go and tell!