go

All my life, I've heard verses from this passage used to challenge people to accept a call to overseas missions.

And I suppose that is vital...

But I've always thought the operative word in this passage is the word, "go".

That could mean go to the people in our lives, in our homes, in our neighborhoods, our workplaces, or the affluent or poor neighborhoods of our city or state.

It could mean becoming involved in some sort of endeavor to reach people with Jesus who live in some other area of the county, or in another county, or in another state.

But as I said, the most important word in this passage is "go".

iow, don't sit around & do nothing to introduce Jesus & what He's done for us.

Don't just luxuriate in the blessedness of being a part of the Kingdom - go to someone, or a lot of someones, & tell them about what we know & have.

And here's a thought: what if the people who influenced us to be followers of Jesus had been reticent & lackadaisical about sharing Jesus with us?

Yeah... that puts a different spin on it...

Matthew 28

16 Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee, 

going to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 

17 When they saw him, they worshiped him—but some of them doubted!

18 Jesus came and told his disciples, 

“I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 

19 Therefore, 

go 

and make disciples 

of all the nations, 

baptizing them in the name of the Father 

and the Son 

and the Holy Spirit. 

20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. 

And be sure of this: 

I am with you always, 

even to the end of the age.”