Just before Jesus ascended back to the Father he told his disciples to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you….” (Matthew 28:19-20).

Generally speaking, we’ve become very comfortable with “Stay and let people come to you…” model of discipleship.  The American dream has helped foster our sense of personal comfort and self-centered advancement.  After all, if we work hard and put in the effort we can succeed and have our part of the dream.  Shouldn’t others have to put in the work too if they want the gospel?

God doesn’t call us to be comfortable or to realize the American dream.  He calls us to glorify him through our obedience, love, and leading others to him.  That’s why he said, “Go”.

The early church seemed to stagnate when they stayed in Jerusalem and thrived when they were persecuted to the point of going into the world. We’ve recently been dealt a hand of cards that forced us out of the building and into the world.  How did we use the opportunity?  How will we continue to use it?  I can’t wait to have everyone back together to fellowship and worship all in the same place.  But I also must be careful to not forsake the command to “Go”.  

What are we waiting for? Go!