How did Jesus clearly command us to be His witnesses to the world?

Matthew 28:19-20, “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, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you.”

Why?

John 20:21, “As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.”

What’s more?

Romans 10:14, “How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard?”

The purpose being:

Luke 12:8, “Whoever confesses Me before men, him the Son of Man also will confess before the angels of God.”

As such:

Acts 10:42, “He commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is He who was ordained by God to be Judge of the living and the dead.”

What’s more?

2 Timothy 2:1-2, “You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.”

Therefore and as Jesus clearly said:

Matthew 4:19, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

How determined am I to heed the command of Christ?

André Gourd began sharing daily messages with his sons in 2019, which grew into daily scripture-based encouragements for all. Prompted by the Lord in 2020, he keeps each message short and to the point—never opinion, always pointing to God’s Word. Each ends with a one-sentence challenge to help readers stay focused on Christ. Find more at Christ at The Helm.

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