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July 2, 2025 12:01 am
I'm with you always is an encouraging thing to say. But isn't it somewhat more encouraging to know that Jesus isn't just with us always, He's with us every day? That's the promise here. Wherever you go, all the places you go. I'm with you. And I'm with you as the one who is in control.
As I pondered what we call the great commission at the end of Matthew's Gospel. I thought how there's nothing guilt-inducing in the Great Commission. There is only encouragement. So I'm here to encourage you. and the great calling that Christ has placed on our lives.
Jesus is with us every day, and He's given us the authority to make disciples of all nations. Baptizing them and teaching them to observe all that He has commanded. The church plays a central role in this commission, and individuals are called to be part of the church, live holy lives, and invite others to join them in following Jesus.
Jesus wants real disciples. You've probably heard me say before, John chapter 6. is what I call Jesus Church Shrinkage Seminar. I've never seen anybody but Jesus hold a church shrinkage seminar. Although I did have a church historian friend who once said a Scottish revival. ends with all the churches being smaller.
Dr. Ferguson to comment on that. Jesus in John chapter 6. Starts out with 5,000 followers. And at the end of John chapter 6, he has 11 followers. No one would have made him a church planter. Except the father. And what does that chapter say? That chapter does not say small is better. That chapter says Jesus wants true disciples.
And this is A responsibility being given to us as the church. Teach all that Jesus commanded. You live out all that Jesus commanded as a true disciple. And that will help the church to grow and make other disciples. In the holiness of your life.
The most important thing. Remember that Jesus is with you every day. Wherever you go. wherever you go. Jesus is with you every day. And Jesus will build his church. And Jesus will make disciples through you. and people will be baptized. and people will obey his commands.
