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THE CONTINUING COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31
Acts 28:30-31

Luke 24:46-48

 

“And that repentance and
remission of sins should be preached

in his name among all nations…”

 

THE CONTINUING COMMISSION
 
Every believer has this Commission to fulfil. While we are waiting for His coming, every believer must fulfil this task.
 
Teaching all nations: Paul did not waste time. Three days after, he called for the chief of the Jews. Paul did this not only out of an extraordinary love which he had for the people, but also because the Apostles were commanded to go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel (Matt 10:5-6). The rejection of the Jews caused them to leave Paul. He announced to them that because of their unbelief, the “salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it.”
 
Teaching all commandments: The Apostle showed an excellent example of constancy in that he offered himself so willingly to all those who were desirous to hear him. Paul was sent by God to preach and teach the whole counsel of God unto the Gentile believers in Rome. This was in fulfilment of the Lord’s Great Commission to make disciples and to teach them “whatsoever I have commanded you.”
 
The Lord providentially gave Paul the opportunity to witness to the people in Rome. It is known in history that long before organised missions work had been done in the countries of Europe, the Christian faith had already spread through Roman soldiers and workers who happened to travel around the Empire during that time. The Lord by His sovereignty had already performed a perfect work of missions through the Christians converted through Paul and other Christian ministries in Rome.
 
We have to understand that God’s plan throughout the ages has already been laid out, and it is for us to obey and to use whatever gifts God has given us. We are not making history by ourselves. It is His story. It is our great privilege to take part in God’s great plan and serve Him. How about you? What will you do to continue this commission laid down for us?
 
THOUGHT: Am I prepared to obey and fulfil the Great Commission?

PRAYER: Father, take my life and let it be consecrated to Thee! Amen!

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