Jesus summoned the Twelve and gave them power and authority over demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them to proclaim the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick. He said to them, "Take nothing for the journey, neither walking stick, nor sack, nor food, nor money, and let no one take a second tunic. Whatever house you enter, stay there and leave from there. And as for those who do not welcome you, when you leave that town, shake the dust from your feet in testimony against them." Then they set out and went from village to village proclaiming the Good News and curing diseases everywhere.
Consideration: Jesus knew that his time was at hand, and it was time to send out those he had chosen. He blessed them and sent out as sheep among wolves to proclaim the Good News and to do the Father's will. Directing them on how they were to carry out the mission. Normal men were given extraordinary gifts to do amazing things.
This is exactly what Jesus is calling us to do as well. We are his boots on the ground in the world today. We are called carry out directive just as the Twelve were called. We must be brave and expect push back from the forces of darkness who live contrary to the Gospel of Christ. Go forward and boldly proclaim the Good News to those that hunger and thirst for righteousness; and those in darkness as well. Amen.
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