Cheering Companionship
“And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen.” Mark 16:20 NKJV https://www.bible.com/114/mrk.16.20.nkjv Letting go of the physical presence of Jesus was hard for the disciples. And all isolated testimonies about the resurrection and appearance of Jesus were not helpful, until He showed up with the gospel mandate and commission. “And they went out and preached everywhere...”. The cheering news here is the spiritual company of Jesus with everyone who went everywhere with the gospel message. It is the manifestation of His power and presence with accompanying signs, like for healing, protection from dangers, supernatural provision, destruction of all the works of the enemies, etc. Unfortunately, many often fear the risk of going out and preaching everywhere (online and offline workspaces, social gatherings, private circles, etc), like the loss of supposedly good company and productive par...