Luke 10:1-2 Disciples went forth

Good morning everyone! God is good all the time, all the time God is good!
TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!

It is good to be back, however, the mission trip to Mexico was fabulous. I drug my feet about going and was not thrilled about going to Mexico. Well, the media has done a good job of exploiting the places that do have violence. Is there violence there? Yes, definitely, but when using common sense and checking, there are many places to go in Mexico that are just fine. I was truly blessed by going.

What does Jesus say about sending out disciples? Let's look at Luke 10 and work our way through this.

Luke 10:1-2 "After these things the LORD appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before this face into every city and place, whither he himself would come. Therefore said he unto them, 'The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few; pray ye therefore the LORD of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.'"

There were James and John and seventy for a total of 72 people here Jesus designated to prepare a number of towns for his later visit. These disciples were not unique in their qualifications.

They were not better educated, more capable, or of higher status that Jesus' other follower. What prepared them for this mission was that they had been equipped with Jesus' power and a vision to reach all the people. THIS IS WHAT YOU HAVE IF ONLY YOU WILL ASK FOR IT - JESUS' POWER AND A VISION.

It is important to dedicate our skills to God's Kingdom, but we must also be equipped with his power and have a clear vision of what he wants us to do.

Christian service has no unemployment. God has work enough for everyone. Jesus encouraged the disciples not just to do the work but also to pray for workers. Part of every missionary's job is to pray for new workers and to help newcomers learn the ropes.

Whatever your role in God's work, pray today for more helpers. Believers are not always to work alone. God wants them to pray, recruit, and equip others to join them as they explore opportunities to serve Jesus. Some people, as soon as they understand the gospel, want to go to convert people immediately. Jesus gave a different approach: begin by mobilizing people to pray. And before praying for unsaved people, pray that other concerned disciples will join you in reaching out to them. God will lead you to an important responsibility but prayer comes first.

Thank you for taking time to read. May each and every one of you be on fire for God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit. The mission trip was my IV and transfusion. Put on all your armor of God and go forth, take no prisioners, but save many. Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny