Daily Devotional - Seasons: S.E.E.D. Time and Harvest - Week 19 - Day 123 - 5/3/26 - "Go Make Disciples"

Author: Evangelist Jamie Hoffman

“Go Make Disciples!”
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, NIV

“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.”  

Devotion:
In today’s Scripture, Jesus gives His disciples ‌“The Great Commission.” He tells them to “go and make disciples of all nations.” Jesus starts the command with a declaration, letting His disciples know God has given Him all authority in heaven and on earth. This is important because He is letting them know they don’t have to be afraid to go forth and share His Word. Spreading the gospel is a charge given to all believers. When something good happens to us, we immediately want to share that news with others. Well, being saved by the redemptive work and sacrifice of Jesus is the best news of all. We were headed for eternal darkness and death, but now through Christ we have the gift of salvation and eternal life. We have been redeemed back into God’s family. It is our job to share the “good news” with others.

Jesus said, share it with “all nations.” That means we have to share it with people who don’t look or act like us. I truly believe that in this season God is calling the true believers to rise and come together in unity so we can be about His business, which is soul-winning business. The Scripture ends with Jesus reassuring the disciples and letting them know He is with them always. It’s a blessing to know we don’t have to fulfill the purpose God has placed in us in our own strength and ability. Jesus has empowered us with the Holy Spirit to keep and guide us.

Prayer:
Lord, help me be about Your business. Let Your light shine in me so that others will glorify You. Unite us as a body of believers so Your Word can go forth all over this land. Save, deliver, and set free in Jesus’ name. Amen.