God Calls For Justice: Justice Enacted
God Promised to Be With Us
Matthew 28:16-20
The Message
16-17Meanwhile,
the eleven disciples were on their way to Galilee, headed for the
mountain Jesus had set for their reunion. The moment they saw him they
worshiped him. Some, though, held back, not sure about worship, about
risking themselves totally.
18-20Jesus, undeterred, went right ahead and gave his charge: "God authorized and commanded me to commission you: 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."
18-20Jesus, undeterred, went right ahead and gave his charge: "God authorized and commanded me to commission you: 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."
For Reflection
Jesus
is the human manifestation of God. When he says "I will be with you,"
be assured that God is with you as you fulfill your charge as a disciple
of Christ.
Pray
that
you will work for God's justice. Pray that God's covenant will frame
your judgment and hope. Pray for the restoration of God's desire for a
right and just balance of power in this world. Pray for the realization
of God's promise of a covenant of peace. Pray for the desolate,
ashamed and abandoned. Pray that all will know that the Lord is present
in this world. Pray that all will find God's shalom. Pray that you
will entrust your life to God's promise.
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