Luke 10: 1-12
Afterward, Jesus began appointing disciples; 70 of them to be exact. These were probably of the ones that he was enlisting in chapter 9. He sent them two by two into the cities to tell others about him. His ministry was building up and he was getting ready to leave earth. He still had a message to tell and people to bring to his father. These servants would visit the cities with a specific plan. A purpose and instructions that Jesus gives them to be successful. Take a look at his message to the advance party:
1. He tells them to pray. Jesus knew they had a daunting task to spread Christianity and they needed more people to do so. Even today there is a need to spread the Gospel. Pray that God will encourage those to do so. Pray that God will prepare your hearts as well.
2. He tells them to obey. Jesus didn't want them to carry any provision or get distracted by conversations. Jesus reminded them to stay focused on their dangerous work. He wanted to let them know he would provide for them.
3. Jesus said to bless the homes they entered.
4. Jesus reminds them that he would provide. He said to eat whatever is put before them and enjoy the fruits of hard work.
5. He wanted them to heal and minister to the people who accepted them, but to reject those who would not receive them.
Jesus wants us to pray, gives the instructions, reminds us of the hard and dangerous works ahead, enjoy the fruits of our obedience, bless and minister to those who receive us.
How has the Lord blessed your faithfulness to him?
Can you describe a time where God has faithfully provided as a result of your ministry?
What kind of rejection have you experienced?
Did Jesus promise success at every encounter?
Ask God to reveal the people he wants you to reach. Ask him anything you want about the ministry he would have you do? Test him and see that he is faithful.
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