24/06/2022
*Today’s reflection*
*The great commission fulfilled in Excellence*
*The promise in the commission.*
Jesus assured his disciples that He would be with them as they engaged in their mission, even “until the end of the age.” Before His ascension, Jesus informed the disciples that even when His physical presence had departed, He would send His Spirit to comfort, teach and strengthen them. And the Spirit continues to empower and reassure those who engage in this mission in our day. Any attempt to fulfill the Great Commission without the power of God’s Spirit is more about an individual’s pride and self-glorification than the glory of God to all nations. Working out the Great Commission is about walking boldly in the Spirit, carrying the message of the gospel to the whole world, and making disciples as Jesus modeled.
At its core, Christianity is not assent or affirmation of a doctrinal formula. Rather, the Christian faith is rooted and grounded in a relational commitment to learn and follow the way of Jesus. For sure, we Christians believe in grace, forgiveness and salvation through Jesus Christ. But we also believe that the *Jesus way of life is the best, most effective, most fulfilling way to live.*
The Message Bible puts it this way: _“Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Then instruct them in the practice of all I have commanded you. I’ll be with you as you do this, day after day after day, right up to the end of the age”._
Today, together, let us individually and collectively say yes to God’s promise. Together, we will be His witnesses to the ends of the earth.
NB: Your life tomorrow will be the result of your attitudes and the choices you make today.
Shalom