I remember how liberating it was to get my driver's license. For 6 months, I hadn't been able to drive on my own as I learned how to drive. And suddenly, there was freedom... and also no one to turn to for advice. If I had questions... I was on my own. I had to figure it out.
Jesus sends the apostles out on their own -- he gives them power and authority, but they're also completely dependent. They take nothing -- no staff or money. They depend on the community for everything.
It's liberating in a way... but also terrifying, right? They have to trust in Jesus. It clearly worked -- they preached the Gospel and healed everywhere. But those first tenuous steps... there was likely a little uncertainty there. It's ok to have questions. But they kept moving forward.
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