Because of Christ: A 5-Day Easter Devotional by the Belonging Co Sample

We are the Hands and Feet of Jesus

“Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” - Matthew 28:18-20

In this passage, Jesus commissions us with the same authority He has to go out and boldly proclaim the Kingdom of God is here, make disciples, baptize those who believe, and teach others His word and His way. If we are believers in Christ, then we are commissioned to do what Jesus did and live as He lived.

This is the life of the believer. This is the charge of those who have accepted Jesus as their Lord and savior. We follow the example of how He continuously prioritized a relationship with God by retreating to prayer and only doing what His Father in Heaven did (Luke 6:12).

We follow the example of how He pursued those on the fringes of society and showed them that they are seen, known, loved, and can experience the fullness of salvation and love of the Father (John 4:1-42). We follow His example of how He declared freedom from the captives, cast out demons, proclaimed healing for those who were sick, and exercised the power of the Kingdom of God (Matthew 10:1).

Freely you have received; freely give. This is how we live like Jesus. Having a revelation of this is how we as believers in Jesus should live our lives - in full obedience and surrender to the Kingdom of Heaven. Our purpose as Christians is to do as Jesus did, to be His hands and feet in the world so we could reveal Him to those who do not yet believe.

Written by Sarah Gerald