Introduction

In 1991, while serving as the pastor of First Lutheran Church, Potter, Neb., and Grace Lutheran Church, Gurley, Neb., I prepared a second series of six daily devotions, calling the collection “Baptized in the Name: Devotions for the Harvest.” This is the fifth in the collection.

Reading: Matthew 28:16-20

“In obedience to his command, we make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” (Martin Luther’s Flood Prayer, Holy Baptism, Lutheran Book of Worship, p. 122)

Devotion

In the Great Commission, the risen Christ dispatches his disciples to the ends of the earth to announce the Gospel and to make disciples, or followers, of all people through Baptism and teaching.

All of us have been touched by this mission when we were baptized and made disciples of Christ. And now, through the power of the Spirit, we are called to tell others what we have heard about Christ. We are baptized to serve as evangelists.

Prayer

Risen Lord, inspire us to pass on the Good News, so that we may baptize others in your name, making them your disciples. Amen.

Ut in Omnibus Glorificetur Deus