默想經文:「所以,你們要去,使萬民作我的門徒,奉父、子、聖靈的名給他們施洗。凡我所吩咐你們的,都要教訓他們遵守,我就常與你們同在,直到世界的末了。」(太28:19-20)
默想一:主耶穌憑什麼命令我們「去」遵行傳福音的大使命?是憑著祂從死裡復活後,神把「天上地下所有的權柄賜給了祂」(太28:18)。祂是以萬王之王、萬主之主的身份差遣我們,我們能代表祂是何等榮耀的特權。我們當存感恩、謙卑、順服的心為祂使用,直到祂的再來。
默想二:遵行耶穌的「大使命」容易嗎?傳福音會越來越艱難,但復活的主既然差遣了我們,祂不會丟棄我們不管。相反地,祂會為我們負責到底。傳福音不必擔心攔阻多大,因我們的主必與我們同在、同工、同行。我們只要盡本分把福音傳出去,結果在神。
禱告:感謝神,讓我有份於大使命。求袮光照我,賜我愛靈魂的心,擴展我屬靈的視野,燃起我宣教心。人生有限,我願把握機會,為祢贏得同胞、同族、同鄉、同事歸向祢。奉主耶穌得勝的名禱告,阿們!
Insight: “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.” (Mat 28:19-20)
Insight one: What is the base that the Lord Jesus can command us to “go” and fulfill the great commission of evangelism? It is based on, after His resurrection, that God has given Him “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Him” (Mat 28:18). As the King of kings and the Lord of lords, He has sent us. This is such a glorious privilege that we can represent Him. We should serve Him with a heart of thanksgiving, humility, and submission until His return.
Insight two: Is it easy to obey Jesus’ “Great Commission”? Evangelism will become more and more difficult, but because the risen Lord sent us, He will not abandon us. Instead, He is always in charge throughout the way for us. There is no need to worry about the hurdle of obstacle in evangelism, for our Lord is with us, works with us, and walks with us. We just have to do our part to preach the gospel, and the harvest is in God.
Prayer: Thank God for letting me have a share in the Great Commission. Please shine on me, give me a heart to love the souls, expand my spiritual vision, and light up my compassion of evangelism. Life is short. I would like to seize the opportunity to win over my compatriots, fellow races, fellow residents, and colleagues for you. I pray in the victorious name of the Lord Jesus. Amen.