Scripture to Read: Luke 10:3-4
Jesus described to His seventy disciples what it would be like for them as He sent them to prepare the way for Him. Jesus said in Luke 10:3, “Go; behold, I send you out as lambs in the midst of wolves.” Sending lambs into the midst of wolves seems foolish, but it reminded the disciples that they could not do what Jesus commanded without God’s provision, power, and protection. They could not do this on their own fleshly strength and courage. They had to cling to God, trust in Him, and rely on Him to walk them through every step of the way. It’s the same for us today. We’ve been commanded to make disciples (Matthew 28:19) and to be Christ’s witnesses (Acts 1:8). There is no way we can fulfill the ministry God has called us to fulfill without being filled with His Spirit (Ephesians 5:18) and fully understanding all He’s given us (2 Peter 1:3–11) through His Holy Spirit and through us passionately pursuing our intimacy with Him and His Word daily. Jesus also gave specific commands in Luke 10:4. He wanted His disciples to be laser-focused on the mission at hand, not distracted by material concerns or long-winded greetings. In that day and time, Eastern greetings could be full of fake flattery and feeding men’s fleshly pride. Men who were on a life-or-death mission risked seeming unsociable at times. Jesus knew this, so He told them to get to where they were going and fulfill His plan. We must stay focused to fulfill what God has for us to do.
Challenge & Application
Why can’t we accomplish all that God has commanded us to do without being filled with His Holy Spirit?
Why must we remain laser-focused to fulfill all that God has for us each day?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!