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The Great Commission

The Great Commission – Matthew 28:19-20
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." — Matthew 28:19 (ESV)
After His resurrection, Jesus didn’t tell His disciples to sit still and enjoy salvation privately—He sent them out with a mission. The Great Commission wasn’t a suggestion, it was a divine mandate. Jesus gave His followers a clear instruction: go, make disciples, teach, and baptize. This call is not limited to pastors, missionaries, or evangelists—it's for every believer, every family, and yes, every parent.
In our homes, workplaces, and communities, we carry the light of Christ. As godly parents, the Great Commission starts right at the dinner table—sharing stories of faith, teaching God’s Word, living by example. Our children learn what it means to be disciples not just by what we say, but by how we live. They will go and tell when they’ve seen us go and live.
In a world focused on influence and algorithms, God calls us to impact souls for eternity. The Commission isn’t about performance—it’s about obedience.
Practicals:
💬 Share the gospel story with your children in age-appropriate ways.
🕊️ Make prayer and Bible study a normal part of family life.
🌍 Support missions together—through prayer, giving, or going.
🗣️ Encourage your children to be bold in sharing Jesus at school or with friends.
💡 Use your home as a base for hospitality and outreach.
Prayer (Plural):Lord Jesus, thank You for entrusting us with Your mission. As a family, we ask for courage and wisdom to live as Your disciples and raise our children as Kingdom influencers. Help us to speak boldly, love deeply, and go willingly wherever You send us. Let our home be a training ground for disciple-makers and our lives a testimony to Your faithfulness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Doubting Thomas and the Gift of Faith

In John 20:27–29, Jesus appears to Thomas, who had previously declared he wouldn’t believe unless he could touch Jesus’ wounds. When Jesus invites Thomas to do just that, Thomas responds, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus answers with words that echo across the ages: “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
Thomas gets a bad rap, but many of us walk in his shoes. We wrestle with our doubts, wonder if God really sees us, and ask for signs before we surrender. But notice this: Jesus doesn’t shame Thomas—He meets him in his doubt. He invites him closer, offers the evidence, and strengthens his faith.
God does the same for us. Whether through Scripture, testimony, quiet prayer, or divine encounters, He meets us where we are—but always calls us deeper. Doubt isn’t the enemy of faith; it can be the doorway to a deeper encounter with Jesus.

Your walk to Emmaus

When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him…” — Luke 24:30–31 (NIV)
Two followers of Jesus were walking in sorrow, confusion, and disappointment after His crucifixion. They knew the events that had happened, but they didn’t see what was right in front of them—Jesus Himself.
Sometimes, we walk our own “Emmaus road”—days when we’re weighed down by unanswered questions, unmet expectations, or seasons of deep discouragement. And like the disciples, we may not recognize that Jesus is walking right beside us.
But here’s the beauty of this story: Jesus drew near. He listened. He taught. He broke bread. And when He did, their eyes were opened. The very presence of Jesus turned confusion into clarity, and sorrow into burning passion.

Resurrection Power

“The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you.” — Romans 8:11 (NLT)
Have you ever stood at the edge of something that seemed hopeless—an unanswered prayer, a broken relationship, a financial hardship—and wondered if anything could breathe life into it again?
The resurrection of Jesus was not just a moment in history—it was a demonstration of God's unmatched power over sin, death, and despair. That same resurrection power now lives in us through the Holy Spirit.
Think of Lazarus (John 11). Four days in the grave. The stone sealed. The mourners already grieving. But Jesus came and spoke life: "Lazarus, come out!" What was dead came alive—not by human effort, but by divine power.

He Is Risen!

“He is not here; He has risen, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay.” — Matthew 28:6 (NIV)
That early morning, as Mary Magdalene and the other Mary approached the tomb, their hearts were heavy. They expected to mourn. But instead, they encountered an empty grave and an angelic proclamation that changed the course of history.
“He is not here; He has risen!” These words broke the silence of fear, shattered the chains of death, and revived the hope of every believer.
The resurrection of Jesus isn’t just an event to remember—it’s a truth to live by. It means that dead things can live again, that what was impossible is now possible, and that hope always has the final word.
When we face defeat, despair, or discouragement, we can return to that empty tomb and remember: Jesus got up, and so can we.

Waiting in Faith

So they went and made the tomb secure by sealing the stone and setting a guard.” — Matthew 27:66 (NIV)
The day after the crucifixion was a silent Saturday—a day of deep grief, fear, and waiting. Jesus had died. The tomb was sealed. Hope, to many, seemed buried with Him.
In Matthew 27:62–66, we see the religious leaders worried, not about Jesus’ death, but about His promise to rise again. They sealed the tomb, posted guards, and did everything humanly possible to keep Him in the grave. But what they didn’t know was that God was still at work, even in the silence.
Waiting in faith doesn’t mean we have all the answers. It means we trust the One who does.

It Is Finished

When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, ‘It is finished.’ Then He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.” – John 19:30 (ESV)
On Good Friday, we remember the most profound and painful moment in history—when Jesus willingly bore the weight of humanity’s sin and cried out, “It is finished.” These three words weren’t a cry of defeat, but a declaration of victory.
Jesus had fulfilled the purpose for which He came. From the Garden of Eden to Calvary’s hill, the long-awaited promise of redemption had finally been completed. The price for our sin was paid in full. No more sacrifices. No more separation. The veil was torn. Access to God was restored.

The Power of the Cross

“He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross.” – Colossians 2:14 (NLT)
The cross isn’t just a religious symbol—it’s the ultimate declaration of freedom, forgiveness, and victory. It speaks of a love so powerful that it tore the veil, crushed sin, and opened the door for reconciliation with God.
We see this power vividly in the story of the thief on the cross in Luke 23:39–43. Hanging beside Jesus, guilty and broken, the thief had nothing to offer—no time to serve, no chance to make things right. Yet, in a single moment of surrender, he received grace. Jesus replied, “Today you will be with me in paradise.” That’s the power of the cross—instant redemption for a heart that believes.
It’s easy to carry guilt, shame, or feelings of unworthiness. But the cross reminds us that the debt is paid. The handwriting of accusations against us has been wiped clean. We are no longer defined by our past—we are defined by Christ’s victory.

Reflection: Jesus Before Pilate

"Jesus answered, 'My kingdom is not of this world... Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.'" (John 18:36-37)
Standing trial before Pilate, falsely accused and facing death, Jesus didn’t defend Himself with outrage or fear. Instead, He calmly declared a higher truth: His kingdom was not of this world. He knew who He was. He knew His purpose. He stood in truth even when it was uncomfortable, even when it would cost Him everything.
This moment reminds us that truth isn't always popular. Like Jesus, we may face misunderstanding or judgment for standing by God’s word, values, and our purpose. In a world filled with compromise, staying anchored in the truth of God’s kingdom is our calling.

Peter’s Denial and Our Own Weakness

There’s something deeply human about Peter’s denial of Jesus. Moments earlier, he had boldly declared that he would follow Jesus to prison and to death. Yet in the pressure of the courtyard, by a fire, surrounded by strangers, Peter crumbled. Three denials. Then the rooster crowed, and Jesus turned and looked at him. That look wasn’t filled with rage or disgust—it was filled with knowing… and love.
Peter wept bitterly. It was the grief of someone who realized how weak they really were.
We’ve all had our “Peter moments”—times when fear outweighed our faith, when we’ve stayed silent instead of speaking truth, or when we’ve chosen convenience over conviction. But just like Peter, we aren’t defined by our worst moments.