These verses make up the climax of Matthew's gospel. After Jesus' death on the cross and resurrection, Jesus, God in flesh, asked disciples to be the "through" - His instruments to tell the world of His great message. Instruments, like the guitars pictured, can help musicians communicate a sort of message. As believers, our message tells of how God's great love is demonstrated, in that He would die for and forgive sinners like us (Romans 5:8).
Jerry Rankin and Ed Stetzer wrote:
"We, just like Israel, are to be instruments of His mission
to make His way and His salvation known upon the earth
until all nations rejoice and sing His praise" (Spiritual Warfare and Missions, p. 21).
Together, with the power of the Holy Spirit, believers can make a beautiful symphony, as we worship our Lord and share who He is with others who don't know Him yet.
More reading on this: 1 Chronicles 16:7-36, Romans 6:12-14
Dear Lord, thank you for Your faithfulness and sacrifice. Please help us remember how much we need You and how much others need You, too. Make us into your instruments in making disciples and helping others know You. Amen.
This devotion based on the guided prayer in HeartCall: Women Sharing God's Heart workbook (Jaye Martin, 1999).
Photo of Ibanez guitars from guitaristmaximus.com
