Luke 10, Part 1

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

Observation: Jesus sends 70 disciples to every town, in pairs, to preach the Gospel. He warned them that there was much work to do, and it wouldn't be easy. They would take nothing with them, but trust in God to supply their needs. He made clear that rejection of His disciples was the equivalent of rejecting Him.

Applications: The work of the ministry is not a way to get rich, or become famous, or experience the comforts available to the world. Ministry life is hard work, and requires much trust in God. Missionaries go into dangerous situations to deliver the Gospel. But satan is everywhere, trying to undermine each and every ministry. We need to remember who is sending us, and place our trust and life in His hands.

Prayer: Father, I pray a blessing over those in the mission fields. Whether that mission field is in a distant country, the workplace, or the home, may we never forget the commission we've received, to preach and teach the Gospel of salvation. Those that accept are blessed, those that don't will deal with judgment. May my only concern be obedience to the ministry where You've placed me. In Christ Jesus' name, Amen.