Devotion for Tuesday, September 16, 2025

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:19-20).

Through others you have come to faith.  By your faith others will come to faith.  A part of what the Lord is doing in us is having us be a part of community building.  We do not do this alone.  To be a disciple is to follow Jesus.  Be steeped in Trinity, sharing with others the promise of salvation and learning how to be obedient.  It is the journey for all of us and our belief shows through our action.  If we believe, we do.

Lord, help me to see things as they are.  In our time, folks believe in specialization, compartmentalization and isolation.  You call us together to be community, helping one another and doing as You instruct us.  Teach me to follow Your ways and not just the ways of the world.  Guide me to live according to Your word and not by the false words of this world.  You are always with us.  Help me to always be with You.

Lord Jesus, even amid miracles, You know how easily I can become distracted.  Help me to be Your disciple at all times in all places.  Help me to be immersed in You, abiding with You and knowing You are with me.  Help me to learn obedience.  Help me to share these things with others I meet that they too may have the opportunity to live into the eternal life You grant by faith and through grace.  Amen.