Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted. 

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.'  

(Matthew 28:16-20) 

During the forty days after Jesus’ resurrection, the apostles experience grief, fear, disappointment, doubt, joy, hope, more doubt and a fair amount of anxiety thrown in for good measure. Despite having seen their Lord raised from the dead, things were not as black and white as they might have liked. In the midst of this confusion Jesus told them to go the mountain of the Lord and worship him. As they gather, Jesus comes to them showing them his true authority.  The Lord of lords sends them out to tell everyone the good news, baptising them in the name of the Triune God and teaching them to obey everything Jesus has commanded. He reassures them that he is always with them, ‘to the end of the age’. 

As we face this time of uncertainty and grief, let’s do what the disciples did. Let’s come together as believers to be served by the Triune God. Wherever you are, seek opportunities to meet with other believers in your homes and in your congregations. Listen to God's Word, pray and cast your doubts, fears and anxieties on him, for he cares for you (1 Peter 5:7).