Daily Devotion for September 22. 2006

The Sustaining Spirit

 

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

 

Today’s scriptures point us to the sustaining Spirit, which has guided people of God from the early prophets through people today. We have been given the “Great Commission”, of Matthew 28 to “…go and make disciples of all nations.” The Holy Spirit is our guiding force, empowering us to do the things of God. That same Spirit has been guiding people throughout time, leading them to discern God’s will and to spread the good news of God’s love through His son, Jesus Christ.

 

We read in 1 Peter that the prophets of old were led by the Spirit to write what they wrote, not for their benefit, but for the benefit of future generations. In the same way, we are charged with the great commission to make disciples throughout the entire world. This charge will keep the torch passed from one generation to the next, giving life to future generations.

 

The prophets of old were simply obedient to write what the Spirit guided them to write, not knowing all of the future readers who would be encouraged and challenged by their words. We too, do not know the impact of our actions of today. We are assured that the Holy Spirit of God knows the future, and has given us power to do the things we are commanded to do- to reach the world for God.  Remember, you may be the only Jesus someone knows!

 

Prayer
Father, we thank you for your son who died for us, and for your Spirit, who leads us to do your will. May that Spirit guide our actions today for your glory to touch lives with your presence.  May they always see you through me. Amen

 

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