Years ago, one of the most popular television shows was Mission Impossible. It invited viewers inside of a fascinating intelligence operation to observe the work of highly trained individuals. Jim, the hero, would step into a phone booth, find a tape and play it. The tape would describe a dangerous, life-threatening operation. At the conclusion of the tape, a voice would say, “Jim, in case you choose to accept this assignment, please remember that we will deny that we knew you.” That line perfectly captured the idea of deniability - the act of disowning any connection or responsibility.

God has given every Christian a very special mission. Jesus said in His final command to His disciples: “Go and make disciples” and He makes it unmistakably clear: “I am with you always.” This assurance changes everything about how we live out our mission. We can speak with confidence, love with boldness, and serve with joy because we know we are never alone. When we step out in obedience to share His love and truth, He walks with us. As we witness to our family members, our coworkers, our friends, our neighbors, even strangers, we can be confident that Jesus is there with us. As we faithfully carry out His command to make disciples, we can rest securely in the truth that Jesus is with us -  always.

Prayer: Lord, increase my confidence in You, knowing that You are with me and that Your Spirit empowers me to do Your work. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

– Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen. Matthew 28:16-20