Jesus Sends Out the Disciples
Luke 10:1-11, 16-21
After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two
ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. He told them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest,
therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. Go! I am sending you out
like lambs among wolves. Do not take a purse or bag or sandals; and do not
greet anyone on the road. "When you enter a house, first say, 'Peace to this
house.' If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return
to you. Stay in that house, eating and drinking whatever they give you, for the
worker deserves his wages. Do not move around from house to house. "When
you enter a town and are welcomed, eat what is set before you. Heal the sick
who are there and tell them, 'The kingdom of God is near you.' But when you
enter a town and are not welcomed, go into its streets and say, "Even the dust of
your town that sticks to our feet we wipe off against you. Yet be sure of this: The
kingdom of God is near.' "He who listens to you listens to me; he who rejects
you rejects me; but he who rejects me rejects him who sent me." The seventy-two
returned with joy and said, "Lord, even the demons submit to us in your
name." He replied, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. I have given you
authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of
the enemy; nothing will harm you. However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit
to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." At that time Jesus, full
of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and
earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and
revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure.
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Think About It!
As a child of God, you can lead people to Jesus. Jesus sends you and I out into the world to share with others, “the Kingdom of God is near....”
When you share Jesus, some will listen, but others will not. Don't be discouraged. Act in faith and God will come! God will help you overcome Satan. Rejoice that your name is written in God's book of life!
Do It!
Begin to pray for someone who does not know Jesus. Ask Jesus to give you an opportunity to share His love. Act in faith and be bold!
Stand On It!
He said to them, “Go into all the world and
preach the gospel to every creature.”
Mark 16:15
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