Welcoming the Nations
Matthew 28:16-20
16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 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[a] 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.”
Reflect: In a few months, people from every nation on Earth will come to the United Kingdom to watch and participate in the 2012 Olympic Games. But these ‘people from every nation’ are also already here, living among us. Jesus calls us to go and make disciples of every nation... we don’t have to ‘go’ very far to find them.
Pray: For those preparing to welcome athletes, coaches and families from other nations. And let’s pray for ourselves as well, to express the welcome of God to those from other nations already in our streets and communities
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