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SEEKING THE COMMANDS

Text: Matthew 28:20

Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

While it is good to search and lay hold on God's promises that are contained in the scriptures, it is much more important for you to search out for God's commands and instructions behind His promises

Infact, a wise person will seek to know the condition(command) behind a promise than the promise itself; knowing that fulfilling the commands (condition) automatically delivers the promise to you.

Though, the scripture is full of many promises of God for you as his child, but behind each of the promises lies a condition or command. Search out the commands and obey them and you will receive the promise.

The great commission given by our Lord Jesus Christ was not so much about "Go" than it is about "Teach".Going alone will make no sense if the people are not being taught to obey all the commands of the Master.  

The church today rejoice and pride herself about attendance and her population strength, but more important cause for joy should be centered on number of people (disciples) that are genuinely obeying ALL His commands.

No man will ever be glad having 100 children while 90 of them are disable, foolish, and rebellious. 

Jesus Christ already gave a clear demand on what He wanted at His departure. He said in Mathew 28:19-20 " Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.

Jesus' action words in the above commission are: ```Go,

Teach, 

Baptize, 

Observe, ` 

The above key words does not look like what the present day church wants to do. Many Pastors today will like to hear another command like:

Go ye therefore, and bring all nations, baptizing them in your name, and in the name of your ministry, and of your plans and strategies, motivating them to observe all things whatsoever they wish to become in this world and in this life and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.

No!!! This was not the commission handed down to us.

One of the main yardsticks for measuring obedience to the Great Commission and successful ministry however is; how many people are really obeying the Lord under your ministry.

And for you as a child of God, your major yardstick for measuring your approval before the Lord is: How quickly are you turning to obey all His commands. (John 8:29,31, 55 ; John 14:21)

Bible reading: Mathew 28:17-20

PRAYER FOCUS

1.) Father, I receive grace for prompt and total Obedience.

2) Father God, help me to go forth and teach people to obey all your commands.


 


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