Final Words, First Priority
Reflection:
The final words of the risen Jesus are not casual or optional — they are the defining mission of the Church. The Great Commission is not reserved for pastors or missionaries, but for every believer. It is a call to movement, multiplication, and obedience in every generation.
Meditation:
Have I allowed Jesus’ final words to become the priority of my daily life?
Do I treat the Great Commission as a personal responsibility?
In what ways can I begin to take more ownership of this calling?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, let Your final command shape my everyday choices. Make me a person who lives with Your mission at the center of my life.
Final Words, First Priority: The Christian’s Job Description
In Matthew 28:16–20, we are drawn into one of the most powerful scenes in all of Scripture — the final earthly words of the risen Jesus Christ. These words are not meant to be treated as optional advice; they are a call that defines the very purpose of our lives. Rather than relegating the Great Commission to a side assignment, we are called to make it our first priority. Jesus sends His followers out with all authority, empowers them by His Spirit, and promises to be with them always.
