The commission (or assignment) that Jesus has laid before Maria and I, is the same assignment that was given to the first disciples that carried the message of love (the cross and resurrection) to all who would listen. This assignment was not taken lightly by the disciples, and in the process of carrying it, they eventually lost their lives. We also do not take this assignment appointed to us lightly and hope that in our travels we grow closer to God, grow closer to the lost, and grow closer to you as our readers. We also pray that our efforts over the next couple of years are an inspiration to others, to believe and to share that belief by following in the footsteps of other disciples before them, who gave up everything to spread the Gospel (the message of Jesus Christ, the Kingdom of God, and salvation) so that everyone had the chance to choose everlasting life over an eternity separated from Jesus.
18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28: 18-20
Have you ever felt God tugging at your heart… trying to distract you from all the things that have led you further and further away from him…attempting to bring you into a closer relationship with him? We face many different obstacles in our lives that lead us further away from God. Share some of the ways you have been lead away from God as well as ways he has brought you back to him.
DEAR ED AND MARIA, HOPE YOUR HOUSE HAS SOLD AND THAT YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY. GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS YOU. WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU. LOVE DENISE
HWC
Hi Edward,
Thanks for pushing me to read through the Bible and blog about my experience. It has been life-changing! I am excited about the day’s reading, anxious to talk to God the minute I wake up, and humbled by how much spiritual work I have left to do. I’ve never committed so much time each day in reading, praying, and studying God’s Word in order to change me. It’s probably the top most spiritually influential experiences in my life – watching you deteriorate and then lose your mind was a close second.
I love you! Thanks for investing in me.
ria