16 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17 And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28)
The disciples had been through a lot following Jesus - especially the intensive week of His passion. When He rose from the dead, it was like they had made it through finals and had a graduation ceremony. But rather than being a time to slack off and relax, their real responsibilities were beginning. They now were to go and preach and practice everything they had learned, not just for a short time, but for the rest of their time on earth. For some reason, we look forward to the end of things: school, work, and other responsibilities, to a time when we think we will have no responsibilities: holidays, summer vacation, and retirement, but the reality is we are always to be responsible. We will always be accountable for what God has entrusted to us: our resources, our relationships, and our calling. So let's not look forward to no responsibilities. Let's look forward to seeing how God enriches each one of them into eternity.
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