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by Sandy Shaw
When Jesus Christ sent out these disciples preaching, they were also told to heal the sick. Jesus Christ is against sickness, and for wholeness.
Jesus is against fear. He wants people to have saving reassuring faith.
Jesus is against sin, and does not wish to see people lost, sore, scared and scarred. He wants to see people found, healed, secure and whole.
On this brief mission they are to take nothing which would hinder or hamper their ministry. They are to be free and mobile and uncluttered. This only applied for a limited period of ministry. At other times they are told to take what they would require.
His instructions are simple. When you go a town, if people invite you in, offering you hospitality, remain there for the duration of your ministry in that area.
Don't go running around to see if someone else will offer you better food.
Don't go looking for someplace more comfortable. Such activity can often be a sign of anxiety, discontent and greed.
Jesus, having called these men, and having given them power and authority, wanted them to trust Him to provide for the physical needs of His servants.
He is teaching, "The way you live, will reflect what you believe."
If you are not received and people will not hear your preaching, nor receive your ministry, leave that town. Move on. Shake off the dust from your feet. It will be a testimony against them.
Jesus knew what it was to be welcomed, wanted and received, and He knew what it was to be rejected, and told to go away.
Off they go in obedience, preaching and healing.
He realises that not everyone will receive, but offers no explanation. We are not told everything right away.
Sandy Shaw
Nairn Christian Fellowship
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Sandy has a weekly radio talk which can be heard via the Internet on Saturday at 11:40am, New Orleans time, at wsho.com.
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