DAY 78: "GO" (Matthew 28:19)- "Pick Up Your Cross and Follow Christ" (Matthew 16:24)

DAY 78: "GO"

SUMMARY:
Jared conducted a devotional, discussing the concept of a minister as serving another's will, and urging Christians to spread the gospel and make disciples of all nations. He emphasized that even success could not exempt individuals from following Jesus elsewhere, using biblical examples. Jared also discussed the symbolism and significance of the cross in Christianity, explaining that it represented denying oneself and committing to a long-term relationship with Christ. He emphasized the importance of viewing the cross as a symbol of victory and led a devotional session reinforcing this idea. The session ended with a prayer for peace, forgiveness, and blessings.

Matthew 28:19
Go [a]therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

Ministering as Serving: The Great Commission: (0:00)
Jared conducted a morning devotional, invoking God's guidance and understanding before reading Matthew 28:19 and explaining the concept of a minister as serving another's will. He discussed the Great Commission from Matthew 28:19, urging Christians to spread the gospel and make disciples of all nations. Jared emphasized that even success could not exempt individuals from following Jesus elsewhere, using biblical examples of Peter and Philip. He concluded by emphasizing the power of the resurrection of Jesus in the disciple-making mission.

Cross: From Suffering to Victory: (Time 8:22)
Jared discussed the symbolism and significance of the cross in Christianity, explaining that it represented denying oneself and committing to a long-term relationship with Christ. He also noted that while the cross was originally a symbol of suffering, Jesus transformed it into a symbol of love, compassion, victory, and mercy. Jared emphasized the importance of viewing the cross as a symbol of victory and led a devotional session reinforcing this idea.

Matthew 16:24
Take Up the Cross and Follow Him
24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.

Numbers 6:24-26
“The Lord bless you and keep you;
25 The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
26 The Lord [a]lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.” ’

In Christ Love Jared W Campbell

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