The Go Factor
St. Matthew
Today, September 21st the church remembers and celebrates the life and witness of St. Matthew, an apostle and evangelist of Jesus. I checked out and listed some of the times we hear the call to go in the Bible’s book of Matthew:
Matthew 5:41
“If someone forces you to GO one mile, GO with him two miles.”
Matthew 9:13
“GO and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.'”
Matthew 10:7
“As you GO, preach this message: 'The kingdom of heaven is near.'”
Matthew 11:4
Jesus replied, “GO back and report to John what you hear and see:”
Matthew 18:15
“If your sister or brother sins against you, GO and show them their fault, just between the two of you.”
Matthew 20:4
“You also GO and work in my vineyard”
Matthew 22:9
“GO to the street corners and invite to the banquet anyone you find.”
Matthew 28:7
“Then GO quickly and tell his disciples: 'He has risen from the dead.’”
Matthew 28:19
“GO and make disciples of all nations.”
Matthew’s Gospel (Good News) message is simply this, as God has been merciful to us by sending us Jesus, and sending us the Holy Spirit.
We now GO into the world to make a positive impact in God’s name. Think about a person, place, problem or possibility to which the Spirit is calling you to go. Know that going is never easy. It is work. But you can’t spell God or Gospel without the “G-O!”
Likewise, the historical writings to which Lutherans subscribe tell us that God’s people are called to go, not to retreat or run away from the world, but to be busy. By actively living out our faith everyone can “demonstrate in these works of life Christian love and true good works according to each person’s calling.” Book of Concord: The Confessions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Edited by Robert Kolb and Timothy J. Wengert. Minneapolis: Fortress, 2000): 49, 50:5.
Matthew 5:41
“If someone forces you to GO one mile, GO with him two miles.”
Matthew 9:13
“GO and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.'”
Matthew 10:7
“As you GO, preach this message: 'The kingdom of heaven is near.'”
Matthew 11:4
Jesus replied, “GO back and report to John what you hear and see:”
Matthew 18:15
“If your sister or brother sins against you, GO and show them their fault, just between the two of you.”
Matthew 20:4
“You also GO and work in my vineyard”
Matthew 22:9
“GO to the street corners and invite to the banquet anyone you find.”
Matthew 28:7
“Then GO quickly and tell his disciples: 'He has risen from the dead.’”
Matthew 28:19
“GO and make disciples of all nations.”
Matthew’s Gospel (Good News) message is simply this, as God has been merciful to us by sending us Jesus, and sending us the Holy Spirit.
We now GO into the world to make a positive impact in God’s name. Think about a person, place, problem or possibility to which the Spirit is calling you to go. Know that going is never easy. It is work. But you can’t spell God or Gospel without the “G-O!”
Likewise, the historical writings to which Lutherans subscribe tell us that God’s people are called to go, not to retreat or run away from the world, but to be busy. By actively living out our faith everyone can “demonstrate in these works of life Christian love and true good works according to each person’s calling.” Book of Concord: The Confessions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Edited by Robert Kolb and Timothy J. Wengert. Minneapolis: Fortress, 2000): 49, 50:5.
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