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Thursday, April 30, 2009
Take Nothing/Everything
"Heal sick people. Give dead people life again. Heal those
people that have leprosy. Force demons to leave people. I
give you these powers freely. So help other people freely.
Don't carry any money with you--gold or silver or copper.
Don't carry a bag. Take for your trip only the clothes and
shoes you are wearing. Don't take a walking stick. A worker
should be given the things he needs."
-- Matthew 10:8-10 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
Jesus gave his disciples authority! This is not just power; it is also
authority to use that power. But they must constantly realize that this
authority does not rest in themselves, but in the one from whom they
received it. Not only that, they are not to use this authority for
their own privilege but to bless others. In fact, Jesus gave them
everything freely, so they must share with others as he has done with
them. So Jesus sends his apostles out on a missionary journey without
even the most basic elements of a traveler -- no money, no luggage, no
change of clothes, and no extra. They are to depend upon those they
serve and upon God to provide. This missionary journey must be
accomplished and soon! No time for encumbering equipment or pretense.
The authority and provision come from the Lord!
TODAY'S PRAYER:
Generous and Faithful Father, thank you for your provision of grace,
food, protection, and capability. I recognize that the significance of
my ministry lies not in me, nor in my ability, but in your providential
grace and power. To you goes all the glory for any good that I have
done or ever will do. You are my inspiration, power, motivation, and
hero. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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