Jesus sends His followers to tell the good news to everyone, everywhere.
“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”Mark 16:15 (KJV)
What does “Into all the world” mean in Mark 16:15?
These words come from Jesus' final commission in Mark. The word creature here means all of creation, a sign that the good news is for every person.
Going deeper
Jesus says, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. There are two big words here: all and every. There is no place too far and no person too unlikely. The command is not for a few professionals only. It is given to the whole company of Jesus' followers. Each of us has a place in it, whether by going, sending, praying, or giving.
That can feel overwhelming until we remember that the world is reached one person at a time. Start with the person in front of you. Who around you has never heard the good news in a way they could understand? Pray for an opportunity, and be ready to share a simple, honest word about what Jesus has done for you. And support those who are going farther than you can. Together, the church carries the message into all the world. Small steps of witness, repeated, reach further than we expect.
Reflect
Who near you could you share the good news with, and who could you support as they go farther?
Pray
Lord Jesus, thank You for the good news. Make me ready to share it, and bless those who are taking it to every part of the world. In Jesus' name, amen.
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