16 Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee, going to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him—but some of them doubted!
18 Jesus came and told his disciples, ‘I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations,[a] baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.’” v. 16-20
When someone is dying or leaving us, his or her last words are very important. Jesus left the disciples with these last words of instruction; They were under his authority; they were to make more disciples; they were to baptize and teach these new disciples to obey Christ; Christ would be with them always. – NLT Life Application Study Bible
Jesus was sending the disciples to the entire world (aka all nations) not just a group of people. However, this command was not just for the twelve and the people that were gathered there. This command is for all who profess to be Christ Followers. Meaning you have surrendered and committed your life to Christ. We hold a high responsibility. Jesus has no plan B. We are the “A” team that God is using to tell others about Himself.
We are to go, whether it is next door or to another country, and make disciples. It is not an option but a command to all who call Jesus “Lord”. We are not all evangelist in the formal sense, but we have all recieved gifts that we can use to help fulfill the great commission. As we obey, we have comfort in the knowledge that Jesus is always with us. – NLT Life Application Study Bible
Dan Gould 