7 day plan

The Legacy We Carry

Day 4 of 7

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Matthew 28:19-20

19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Reflection: A Legacy of Obedience

Do you ever wonder whether you are fulfilling God’s mission at your workplace or wherever you spend your time daily? Do you ever wonder whether you will ever get to the nations mentioned in this text? Those faraway lands to spread the gospel. Do you ever feel like you are not called to be a missionary? Guess what? You are one! You are called! The going is in the neighbourhood! Right where you are. Submission to the command of sharing good news is the call of every believer to step out and share Christ directly.

Well, you may wonder where to start, but again I will charge you to start where you are. It is simply taking the initiative of obeying this great commission by sharing Christ in the power of Holy Spirit … and remember, the results are not yours, but God’s. That is the legacy we are called to leave in this world, so that somebody may know someone who truly follows Christ. Jesus’ legacy is what we all live for and that is what will count when we leave this world.

Ask yourself which neighbour, child, student, patient — in any sphere — you can go to and make disciples of the Lord. The legacy of obeying this great commission cannot be omitted for anyone who truly profess Jesus as Lord.

Can Jesus count on you to spread his legacy? How many will you have brought to the fold of Jesus because of obeying this command? Think about it! Can you give your time, talents, and any treasure you have received from God for Kingdom advancement? That is the legacy you carry. Go forth and obey.

Prayer:  Dear Lord, I want to be a champion and ambassador of salvation to them who do not believe or even have never heard of your saving grace. Give me the sensitivity of your Spirit as I interact with your people so that anytime I can be ready to share the good news.

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Matthew 28:1-20

Jesus Has Risen

1After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.

2There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.

5The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. 7Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.”

8So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. 10Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”

The Guards’ Report

11While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened. 12When the chief priests had met with the elders and devised a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money, 13telling them, “You are to say, ‘His disciples came during the night and stole him away while we were asleep.’ 14If this report gets to the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” 15So the soldiers took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has been widely circulated among the Jews to this very day.

The Great Commission

16Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by Permission of Biblica, Inc.® All rights reserved worldwide.