Mark 16:15-20 - Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter
This reading from the Gospel of Mark begins with Jesus sending his disciples forth. Jesus is “missioning” his disciples to go out into the “whole” world and proclaim the Gospel to all creatures, not just human creatures. He also tells them that they not only will preach and teach, there also will be “signs.” The disciples will have the ability to drive out demons and speak many languages! They also will be able to heal the people who are ill!
Suddenly Jesus was taken from their sight into heaven. Mark writes that Jesus “took his seat” at the right hand of God. What a loss for the disciples! Yet they had been given a great call and gift! They were to continue Jesus’ ministry. They were to preach and teach in his name!
Jesus also has called us to continue his mission and ministry. We are to teach! We are to preach! And most importantly, we are to live as Jesus lived! We are to love as deeply as Jesus loved! And we are to share the wealth of our gifts, talents and abundance as Jesus did. Today may we be mindful that we are walking in Jesus’ footsteps. May we pray that we will be a worthy follower of Jesus!
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