Matthew 28 vs 16-20

now its been some time that i wrote something on this blog. today i write on a subject that i am not very much knowledgeable in its academic endeavors.  however since this is not an academic undertaking but rather a perception reflection on the same. going through the passage one would appreciate the following;
1. its the last passage in the book of Matthew
2. its the last chapter in the book of Matthew
3. it comes after the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ
4. the number of the disciples has reduced from 12 to 11

firstly, my reflection , as pointed out in vs 16 , shows that the 11 disciples had to follow the command of Jesus when he commanded that they meet at the mount. this is a clear sign that Jesus leads even when He is not physically present. for us , who have been saved by Him, is to follow the said commands. this is not easy but its possible.

secondly, in vs 17 there is a profound truth. this truth is that some of the disciples did doubted Christ Jesus. now what is profound is the fact that these were the same people who had been with Jesus Christ for years but yet they doubted. this is an indication that despite being Christians but there are time that we have an element of doubt in our lives. we are doubting; if our finances are adequate if we give that tithe,   if we will be healed from our sicknesses, if our marriage will survive, if our children will behave if they go to boarding school, if we will get a job etc. what is very important is that the story does not end here. though we doubt but Christ will be there for us. actually when He starts addressing the disciple He does not even talk about the doubts the disciples had. i think its because they are not of significant , not that they are useless, but that He is the priorities. He takes care of our doubts (Matthew 6:33).

the other thing is that when Jesus started addressing the disciples he urged then to take the Gospel to the whole world. this is in vs  18-20. in vs 18 He actually says that He has the authority in Him. in life the person with authority is the one we follow. For example why presidents are always respected or feared is because they have authority to rule. they can order people around if they want.

in addition to vs 18 our Lord Jesus Christ in vs 19-20 He proceed to use his authority to command, not force but rather to lovingly encouragement, to lead world revolution of making like minded disciples.   

the passage ends with a bang. in the last part of the passage end that He will be with you and me always , to the very end of the age. i will add no more.