When Jesus sends his disciples out into the world he has them take nothing with them but a walking stick and sandals. They are to trust that God will provide everything else they will need for their journey. This need for faith in God’s Providence is reinforced by Jesus telling them to stay in whatever house they enter when they first arrive in an area. This house should be good enough for them and they should not seek better arrangements for themselves. When they follow Christ’s commandments they are able to drive out demons and cure the sick because like Christ they have accepted God Will.
Have we ever just put aside everything in our lives and done something for God in service to His children? Are we content with what we receive from others or do we have a tendency to move on from those less fortunate toward those who can offer us more in terms of worldly things? What are the things in our lives which we would find most difficult to give up for Jesus and why are we so attached to them?
O Lord, let us take nothing with us on the journey of salvation, except for you.
Amen.
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