Why preface this command with such a statement? In my mind, if I am His disciple and He will be with me always, then I have access to His authority. Not the kind of access that makes me power hungry, dominating, or thinking that I'm in charge - no, that wasn't Jesus' way. But the kind of access that enables me to be His ambassador in whatever He needs me to do.
I'm sure that Abraham, being told he was going to be the father to as many as the stars in the sky, doubted. Joseph knew in he was to be a great leader, but his brothers laughed at him and rejected him. Moses, in his call to be the deliverer of the children of Israel, doubted his ability to convince them, speak to them, be their leader. I could go on and on about those God chose throughout time - each one having an insecurity or doubt in their ability to do what God was asking them to do. But through Him, we can do all things He asks.
There are many people out there who have what it takes to be wonderful disciplers! Those who are following Jesus, bearing the fruit of the Spirit in their lives, continuously growing in relationship with God - YOU are the people who are needed to "go and make disciples." Do you have weaknesses? Probably. Do you feel insecure? Perhaps. But Jesus is with you and has given you access to His authority to do what He has commissioned you to do.
In order for the work of discipleship to move forward, we need people to be available and willing to be disciplers! Without you, there is just a long list of people in need, and no one to help them. If you are a mature follower of Christ, bearing the fruit of the Spirit in your life, will you consider this call and commission? Would you pray and ask God if He is urging you to be one who can strengthen those desiring spiritual maturity? Would you consider being an ambassador of Jesus with access to His authority to do this great work?
I'm praying for such people! Please join in the fulfillment of this command to "go and make disciples"!
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