GO TO THE MEETING PLACE

Have you ever had an appointment to meet up with someone? Did you make it on time, and did the meeting go as you’d hoped?

Two women named Mary were at the tomb when Jesus was resurrected. The angel who rolled the stone away calmed their fears and assured them that Jesus was no longer dead but alive! He also charged them to go and tell the disciples the good news and to go meet Jesus in Galilee (see Matthew 28:1-8). On their way back to town, Jesus met them, greeted them, and charged them: “Go tell my brothers to leave for Galilee, and they would see me there” (Matthew 28:10). 

So, off the disciples went when they got the message from the women to Galilee, to the mountain, as directed. And sure enough, Jesus was there! The first thing they did when they saw Him was to worship Him. Jesus then confirmed His power and authority and commissioned them to worldwide evangelism and disciple-making (see Matthew 28:18-20). 

Have you kept your appointment with Jesus today, alone or in a group, and did you see Him and worship Him? If not, why not? Worship seems to be the most appropriate response when Christians see Jesus; the women at the tomb worshiped Him when they saw Him, and so did the disciples on the mountain. Let’s join the worship now; after all, that’s what we’ll be doing in all eternity. 

When Jesus asked the disciples to meet Him at the mountain, He ensured He was there. Let’s keep our appointment; the meeting place could vary because “Pray without ceasing” indicates the location could change (nobody is in the same spot 24/7). No matter the site, the meeting needs to occur every day. It should include worship, surrender to the Father’s will, confession, intercession, petition, and accepting our marching orders for the day. He also promised: “Where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them” (Matthew 18:20). We should be encouraged that Jesus never sends us anywhere alone; He goes with us for our support, courage, strength, wisdom, and victory. 

So, what were you commissioned to do today, and are you a bit nervous or unsure of yourself? Don’t worry; His promise to the disciples applies to you as well: “Go therefore … And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). Our response to the given charge is to go in faith, doubting nothing, and allowing the Lord to work through us for His glory. Jesus is waiting at the appointed place!