He called together his twelve apostles and sent them out two by two with power over evil spirits.
Observation
Jesus sends the twelve apostles out in an act of spiritual warfare. Go, travel light and preach the Good News of the kingdom.
The apostles went out and told people to turn to God. They healed the sick and cast out many evil spirits.
Jesus tells them to stay in the places where they are welcomed. In other words they have to live the message and not just preach it!
Application
Jesus calls us to “travel light” as we pass through this world. The aim of our lives is not to accumulate stuff. Rather, we are to live as people on a mission, on a campaign.
This does not mean we are to take on a spirit of poverty. It is rather about where our focus is. Do I live to get more and more possessions for myself? Or do I live as a person with a calling?
The apostles go and preach the gospel. “Going” is an important part of living for God. We need to “go” to our community, “go” to the poor, “go” to those who don't know Jesus.
It's not about huddling in the church comfort zone but about taking the gospel of repentance to the people.
Prayer
Lord Jesus help me to “go” to the people who need you most. Help me to look beyond my own concerns and see those who need your love and your word of hope. Amen,
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