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We all carry worries—not just about what might happen in the future, but about how we’re doing in the present. Am I doing enough? Am I the spouse, parent, friend, or follower of Jesus that I should be? These questions weigh heavily on many of us.

In Matthew 28:18-20, often called the Great Commission, Jesus meets us with both grace and clarity. Instead of leaving us to guess what truly matters in life, he tells us plainly: “Go and make disciples… baptizing them… teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Jesus gives us direction and purpose—not a rigid checklist, but an invitation to be with him, become like him, and do what he did.

If we are leaning into this commission—helping others know Jesus, growing together in obedience, and trusting his presence—we are right where we need to be. The pressure to “measure up” is lifted, because Jesus not only tells us what to do but also promises to be with us always, to the very end of the age (Matthew 28:20 ).

So, when the worries creep in, we can rest in this truth: life is not about perfect performance but about faithful participation in Jesus’ mission with the assurance that he is with us.