The eleven disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, 

they worshiped, 

but some doubted. Jesus came near and said to them,

"All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.  

Go, therefore, 

and make disciples of all nations...

...And remember,

I am with you always,

to the end of the age."

Matthew 28:16-20 CSB

Here we go... Matthew's last words in his record of Jesus life...

For some reason I picture them in a circle, arms on shoulders, Jesus and his team of 11 on a hill, worshipping and some doubting at the same time...

And Jesus says I've got all the authority, so I've got this. You know where I've been : off defeating death. 

You've got a job to do... go and repeat what I've been doing with you.

Walk with people.

Do you see it's all about relationship.

And while we're on that, I'm going to be with you.

You may not quite get how that's going to work, but will you trust me?

I'm going to be with you.

Can you see those 12 people on the hillside that day?

Some looking full of confidence at Jesus, some looking at the ground trying to figure it out, but all connected, close, hearing Jesus call on their lives.

Can you see yourself there in that circle?

Jesus gently says welcome. Join the circle. 

You belong.

Just as you are 

And as you go, 

you'll grow, 

and I'll be with you.

#dearlyloved

#childrenofGod

#near

#keepitsimple

#grow&go

#with