Matt. 10:5-6 “Do not go into the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter a city of the Samaritans. But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”
The Lord has given the direction in which we ought to go in life. We need to be going in the direction of the lost sheep.
It is interesting that Jesus sent out the 12 and commanded them. He gave them a direct order. In verse one it says, “He gave them power over unclean spirits.” We need to go not on our own strength but in the Lords power as we minister.
In verse 7 the disciples are told to preach because the kingdom of heaven is at hand. We need to remember as we see those around us that many have no idea that the kingdom of heaven is at hand. They need to know!
Jesus goes on and tells them not to bring anything with them. This needs to be us. Bring no other motives but the simple truth of the gospel.
Matt. 10:16 “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.”
It is very important as we go, that we go with wisdom and discernment. No matter what or who the adversary may be in your life we can continue to be as gentle and harmless as a dove because the Lord is our strength and we remember the adversary is against the Lord not us.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Spiritual Food For Thought
Matt. 9:27-30
When Jesus departed from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out and saying, "Son of David, have mercy on us!" And when He had come into the house, the blind men came to Him. And Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to Him, "Yes, Lord." Then He touched their eyes, saying, "According to your faith let it be to you." And their eyes were opened.
Have you thought lately about the struggles in your own life, that if you just get to Jesus and let Him know that, "Yes, I do believe Lord you can take care of my needs." may be this is what He is waiting for in our lives. For us to have the same faith as these 2 blind men. To come to Jesus with our needs and truly believe that He will heal and cleanse our lives. Notice that Jesus placed His hand right on the need and gave these men the sight they were longing for.
When Jesus departed from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out and saying, "Son of David, have mercy on us!" And when He had come into the house, the blind men came to Him. And Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to Him, "Yes, Lord." Then He touched their eyes, saying, "According to your faith let it be to you." And their eyes were opened.
Have you thought lately about the struggles in your own life, that if you just get to Jesus and let Him know that, "Yes, I do believe Lord you can take care of my needs." may be this is what He is waiting for in our lives. For us to have the same faith as these 2 blind men. To come to Jesus with our needs and truly believe that He will heal and cleanse our lives. Notice that Jesus placed His hand right on the need and gave these men the sight they were longing for.
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