Matthew 10:1-5
English Standard Version (ESV)
Here, Jesus gives us a glimpse of what the Kingdom of God looks like. The Apostles are called and then sent out, and they're empowered to take part in what Jesus is doing -- the sick shall be well, the dead will come to life, the possessed will be set free. It's rooted in gratitude -- the disciples didn't earn this, and so they are to give freely, as they have received.
We are invited into this as well. We have received grace freely -- when we go out, do we do so with an attitude to invite others into the Kingdom, to point to a greater hope, a greater power? Are we eager to share the Gospel, to love freely and to serve selflessly?
Surely, the disciples had some fear and intimidation. They must have been tempted to hold back, but they joined in what God was doing, aware that it was Jesus who would bring them through, not having to rely upon their own strength and wisdom.
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