Matthew 28:16 “But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated.”

This passage continues with the much quoted verse where Jesus tells His disciples to go make disciples in all nations. We quote that verse a lot, but verse 16 caught my attention.

Jesus did not appear to them and tell them to go to Galilee. He appeared to some women (Mary Magdalene and the other Mary) and told them to tell the disciples. When the disciples heard Jesus’ command they obeyed. They just went where He said He would meet them, and then they received this “Great Commission.” This was perhaps one of the greatest thing He said to them in all the time He was with them.

Parents, your children need to learn to obey you even when you are NOT around. They need to know that the directions you are giving them are for their good. They don’t need to know the “why” every time. The disciples didn’t know why they were going to Galilee. They just know He said, “Go!”

Don’t get me wrong. We need to talk to our kids and explain things to them, but I have seen too many Parents who are too “wordy” when it comes to parenting their child. Some times the child just needs to obey because you are the Parent. This kind of goes with the fifth commandment, in which we are told to honor our parents. It’s the only commandment with a promise.

May I encourage you today to “just obey”? Don’t try to rationalize your obedience. Don’t try to understand the reasoning behind the command. Just obey! Trust the Father! Trust the Son! Trust the Holy Spirit’s leading! I promise you They will never lead you wrong.