I don’t remember exactly when it was. I don’t remember very much of what he said, but one word came through loud and clear. I was a young teenager. The preacher was my dad, and the word was “go!” Preacher’s kids the world over have probably experienced this; that frightening moment of truth when the fact that you were daydreaming during Dad’s sermon gets exposed. He turns to you and asks, “what did I preach on today?” I remember this particular day very well. I’m sorry to say I was probably no more attentive than usual, but that sermon was quite pointed. I remember the sense of relief when my one-word response was deemed sufficient, “go!”
Now let’s put the word in context. We’ll begin with some of the last words Jesus spoke to His disciples before going back to Heaven after his resurrection.
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matt 28:19-20)
We’ll talk about what He told us to do, why it is so important, and what happens when we do it. Get your shoes on, because we’re going to go!