The Great Commission as stated in Mark 16:15 by Jesus, He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. It is a simple concept and yet it’s one of the hardest things to do. But in the last verse of the book of Mark it says and the Lord worked with them. Jesus never left them alone. He didn’t just walk away and leave the disciples to fend for themselves. And just like He did for them, Jesus will always be with us. It takes faith and trust, but He is there.

Jesus never once hid from the truth. There were times when He chose not to defend himself, but He never hid from it. In John 18:37 Pilate questioned Jesus and He responded clearly, “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” Jesus came to the world speaking the truth. Those who believed the truth, and in some cases made a conscious choice to believe, were able to see it. But in most cases, especially the religious leader, they chose to not see the truth because it required change and faith. Let us not be afraid to change in order to listen and believe the truth.

Jesus knew exactly what He was about to face, but He was still willing to do the will of the Father. In Luke 22:42 Jesus prays to God and says, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” Jesus gave us the perfect example of asking God for what we want, while being willing to submit to His perfect plan. It does not always make sense to us, but God’s plan is perfect. When we weigh our insignificant desires against the light of eternity, we must trust God’s view of what must be done.

Through God all things are possible. In Mark 11:24 Jesus says, Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. When we fully trust in God for everything, He will provide all ours needs.