The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him today and what came to my heart and mind in Matthew 10:1,
"He [Jesus] called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and sickness."
During his earthly ministry, Jesus delegated meaningful tasks, assignments to his disciples. Jesus involved them in a very visible and important way in his work of presenting the Kingdom of God that would eventually turn this world upside down.
"He [Jesus] called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and sickness."
During his earthly ministry, Jesus delegated meaningful tasks, assignments to his disciples. Jesus involved them in a very visible and important way in his work of presenting the Kingdom of God that would eventually turn this world upside down.
He has delegated an assignment to us as well, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations…", Matthew 28:19-20.
While so many misunderstand the importance of what Jesus was doing in Matthew 10, I can't help but be amazed that my Lord would share such important responsibilities - opportunities to serve him. Think of the consequences of such an enterprise Jesus has commissioned us with! Think of the gravity of the outcome – the ultimate determination of the lives and souls of mankind! Something so far beyond the importance of any job or occupation this world has to offer.
The primary objective of the great commission in Matthew 28 is not our own satisfaction and sense of purpose – it is all about others. However, the opportunity to serve the Lord should bring such fulfillment, meaning to life and a sense of purpose that we find our lives full, satisfying, meaningful and exciting. Everything connected to our Lord is like that!!
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
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Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just reply and let me know.
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