Teach All Nations

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you:  and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.   Amen. (Matthew 28:18-20)

To whom are these words directed? To the apostles present with Jesus of course and also Paul who replaced Judas. But is that really all? Who would be with Him unto the end of the world? Not the apostles, they would be with Him for all eternity, not just to the end of the world. Jesus speaks here to all that are in Him, all true believers!

Are you in Christ? If so, he speaks to you here and sets a little task before you, the conversion of the entire world. You can’t do it alone but you’re not alone! you are many. You have the Holy Spirit within and nothing can stop you but your own neglect.

The apostles did their part, which led to a Christian Western World. This generation is very lazy and believes that the Infinite God that created and sustains the universe has changed His mind. This, of course is utterly impossible. We, His creatures change but God knows the end from the beginning and never needs to change (Malachi 3:6). His Word is sure and certain for all eternity.

One day, when a faithful generation arises, we will hear:

And the seventh angel sounded;  and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ;  and he shall reign for ever and ever. (Revelation 11:15)

Notice here that there are still kingdoms in existence at this time. Jesus has not yet returned and the nations are Christian nations. The entire world, every person in it! has been born again and is in Christ.

Do you long to see this day? Are you working, doing your part to make it a reality?