Opportunities [devotional]

Devotions ChopChop ^ | April 13, 2009 | Dave Miller (tenger)

[tenger]

Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on 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. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:16-20

Immediately before Jesus ascended into Heaven, he met the remaining Disciples in Galilee. He was to instill in them one last command, one final charge. They were it. The eleven disciples were about ready to change the world upside down after they were clothed with power from on high (Luke 24:49). This is where the rubber met the road for them. He had lived and taught among them for three years before being crucified. If we didn't read the rest of the story, we'd be thinking that Jesus really may not have known what he was doing. They cowered while He was being arrested, and Peter denied the Lord three times. How would they ever carry out his mission.

Those reading this, if Believers, are the fruit of eleven terrified individuals. That's what I'd call a legacy!

But it doesn't end there.

You see, we have opportunities throughout the day to expand that legacy. Know clearly that if you've made it known to those around that you are a Christian, you are being watched.

The pressure isn't on us to be perfect; the pressure's on us to be faithful.

[ckilmer]

Here's a pretty good prayer song

[blueyon]

Thank you!