0388. 381. “Go”

381. “Go”

1. “Go, and sin no more” (Joh_8:11) is the Saviour’s word of direction to the sinner whom He frees from condemnation. For the world’s doom is the precursor to departure from sin’s domination, as Israel found when they were commanded to leave Egypt’s association, having escaped its judgment.

2. “Go in peace” (Luk_7:50) is the benediction which falls upon the pardoned one’s ears. No more is sin to ruffle, Satan to tear, the world to traffic, the flesh to mar; but Christ’s own peace is to reign supreme within the heart, however many temptations may rage without.

3. “Go in this thy might” (Jdg_6:14). The Lord’s promised presence was to be Gideon’s guarantee that he should save Israel. The foe was strong and numerous, but the Lord, the Mighty Man of valour, was with His servant, hence his victory was certain.

4. “Go… and preach the Gospel” (Mar_16:15). Here is the Lord’s definite command to the Church as to her mission in the world. Her mission is not to amuse the world, nor herself, but to proclaim the glad tidings of the faithful saying, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

5. “Go, shut thyself within thine house” (Eze_3:24). The prophet was prohibited from speaking further to rebellious Israel. He was to find comfort in seclusion, and to pour out his heart in supplication. The secret place of the Lord’s presence is the cure for every ill.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH