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Final Words #RTTBROS #Nightlight 

Final Words: A Meditation on Matthew 28:18-20

"And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 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 always, even unto the end of the world. Amen." - Matthew 28:18-20

Just as a parent's last words before leaving home carry special weight, Christ's final commission to His disciples bears eternal significance. After His resurrection, Jesus could have emphasized many things – His triumph over death, His vindication as Messiah, or His imminent return to glory. Instead, He focused on our mission.

His command begins with authority – "All power is given unto me" – establishing why we should heed these words. Like a father whose instructions stem from responsibility and love, Jesus speaks from His position as Lord of heaven and earth.

The commission itself is active: go, teach, baptize. These aren't mere suggestions but vital instructions for those left to carry on His work. Consider how a dying parent might grasp their child's hand and impart their most crucial life lessons – Jesus similarly entrusts His followers with spreading His teachings to all nations.

But notice His closing promise: "I am with you always." Like a parent assuring children they're just a phone call away, Christ promises His constant presence even as He departs physically. This transforms His commission from a burden into a shared mission with our ever-present Lord.

Prayer: Lord, help us treat Your final commission with the gravity it deserves. May we recognize these words as our primary mission, knowing You are with us as we fulfill it. Amen.

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