“Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee,
to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go.
When they saw him, they worshiped him;
but some doubted.”
Matthew 28:16-17
Most of us are familiar with Matthew 28:19-20. In Christian circles, it’s commonly known as The Great Commission.
If we grew up in church, we’ve probably memorized it, quoted it, wrote it in calligraphy, worn it on a tee shirt, and even learned to sing it to a little jingle at VBS. The words of the Great Commission begin, “Go and make disciples…”
The word “Go” suggests action and activity. The “Martha” in us likes the GO. We appreciate an assignment to serve the Kingdom:
- Go pick up craft supplies for Sunday School
- Go visit the nursing home
- Go on the mission trip
Go, go, go for Jesus! We are taught to live an active faith — and we should live an active faith. Jesus left us with a commandment and we need to take it seriously.
But before we jump to the GO of Matthew 28:19, let’s first read what came before. Back up to verses 16-17, recorded above.
Before the Great Commission, the disciples were told to go to the mountain. They obeyed, and their obedience was rewarded — they got to see Jesus!
And when they saw Jesus, I believe they did the only thing we can do when we truly see Jesus: worship!
You and I can “go to the mountain” every day, too. We can meet Jesus here and now. We do it when we open His Word. He meets us there, reveals truth to us there … and we respond in worship. It’s a daily time that must be prioritized and cherished. This daily commitment will transform us into mature women of God who are “working out their salvation” (Philippians 2:12).
And then look what happened after worship: they received their assignment. The work flowed from their worship.
Perhaps we are too quick to rush to the GO. When we worship first, we ensure that the GO is something Jesus wants done, and that it is a GO He intends for us to do, rather than someone else.
Before grabbing your clipboard, grab your Bible. Go to the mountain. Worship. Fill up before you pour out. Then ask Jesus, Where and to whom is my GO today?
Can we challenge one another to worship before we work?
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