1 1-5 Jesus now called the Twelve and gave them authority and power to deal with all the demons and cure diseases. He commissioned them to preach the news of God’s kingdom and heal the sick. He said, “Don’t load yourselves up with equipment. Keep it simple; you are the equipment. And no luxury inns—get a modest place and be content there until you leave. If you’re not welcomed, leave town. Don’t make a scene. Shrug your shoulders and move on.”
6 Commissioned, they left. They traveled from town to town telling the latest news of God, the Message, and curing people everywhere they went.
The Twelve were commissioned by Jesus to preach the news of the Kingdom of God, cure the diseases, and cast out the demons. They were called to live out a simple life, and be content to live out and witness the gospel. They were asked to obey the instructions of Jesus and not seeking for the approval or welcome of the people they serve. They only have one goal of their life - advancing the Kingdom of God through the preaching and demonstration of the power of the Kingdom of God.
My Lord Jesus, I still remember I was called by you nearly twenty years ago to be your servant of the church, and now I know that You again call me to preach the message of the Kingdom of God and also bring the transformation and healing of people's lives through the power of the Spirit. That's a new journey of my spiritual life, but knowing that Jesus is my commissioner and not me, but Jesus' demonstration of His Presence and Power in my life through the Holy Spirit, I can take rest in Your hand, living out a simple life with my wife and experiencing together how Jesus is present in our life as we faithfully follow Your leading in us.
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