Matthew 10:7-15
7 And proclaim as you go, saying, ‘The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.’
8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without paying; give without pay. 9 Acquire no gold or silver or copper for your belts, 10 no bag for your journey, or two tunics or sandals or a staff, for the laborer deserves his food.
11 And whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy in it and stay there until you depart.
12 As you enter the house, greet it. 13 And if the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it, but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you.
14 And if anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet when you leave that house or town. 15 Truly, I say to you,
it will be more bearable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah than for that town.
Jesus longest recorded conversation about His idea on the Way, Truth and Life are about life being joy. John 14-17. As you go say, the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. Joy. No one should be glum thinking about God's Promises being seen in this life. History tells us these few years will be filled with trouble. Then new advances in mankind's heart will make new paths. There is a reason God wants to save the world in Jesus Christ.
The next verses say as Heaven is found, immediately we have the sick, dead, cleansing lepers and casting out demons. David found he was surrounded by cut throats and malcontents when trying to bring more Heaven on earth. I've heard Homilies on great good is surrounded by evil trying to extinguish Hope. David had trouble feeding his mercenaries and later lived in a ditch. And as hope is being built, endure with patience the lack of abundance. Nothing about David was bringing shame to people. His word was his integrity. Jesus was explaining to the Disciples not to allow the women who do works to build them up too high.
Jesus didn't want to see His Disciples not represent His Word yesterday, today and tomorrow. Respect and loyalty.
Shaming. Jesus didn't want His Beloved to live in pain. He wanted us to love life as Joy. He didn't say stay and endure more pain. He said move on to more opportunities for God to provide Love, Joy and Mercy to flourish in HIS Plan.
This is the God upholding the Universe with the Power of His Word.
And proclaim as you go, saying, ‘The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.’
Lamentations 3
22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
his mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
“The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,
“therefore I will hope in him.”
The Lord is good to those who wait for him,
to the soul who seeks him.
26 It is good that one should wait quietly
for the salvation of the Lord.
Abba, Father,
We do not know all You know.
We can't surround every person
or every issue
to bring the healing we know Jesus does.
You are the Light of Heaven.
Jesus, You are the Light of Nations.
Jesus Christ,
Only Son of the Most High God,
You are the Light of mankind.
We have a heart for the difficulties
facing
our own lives,
the lives of those we love,
This Nation,
and Ukraine
and the plight of the Russians.
And in the hearts of mankind
You have delighted in,
we ask Jesus Christ
to be our Blessing,
Teacher,
Healer,
Lord of us all.
God of Love.
God of Encouragement.
We Thank You
for the Blessings
You give us daily.
Help us to seek You first.
And ask for You
to dwell in us
and provide
Grace and Mercy
for our trespasses.
To heal us,
the Heal our Loved Ones,
to Heal the Nation,
To Bless Ukraine and Russians
with Peace.
Love.
Joy.
Jesus.
Believing John 14,15,16,17
and Delight in Jesus Christ.
Amen in Your Son,
the Highest Name of Jesus,
Amen.
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