At the end of Chapter 9, Matthew records Jesus's command for us to pray that God will send out more harvesters into the fields. Matthew 10 is a practical extension of what that looks like with Jesus's disciples. I like the way the MSG translates these verses:
5-8Jesus sent his twelve harvest hands out with this charge: "Don't begin by traveling to some far-off place to convert unbelievers. And don't try to be dramatic by tackling some public enemy. Go to the lost, confused people right here in the neighborhood. Tell them that the kingdom is here. Bring health to the sick. Raise the dead. Touch the untouchables. Kick out the demons. You have been treated generously, so live generously. 9-10"Don't think you have to put on a fund-raising campaign before you start. You don't need a lot of equipment. You are the equipment, and all you need to keep that going is three meals a day. Travel light.
It seems pretty simple when I think about it this way.
Heavenly Father, please help me see your vision for what you want the Church to look like in following Christ and continuing His ministry. Lord, please help us see what real ministry is, and please deliver all the churches from this notion that they have to have a nice building. The real ministry seems to be in the community where people are, in their homes. Lord, please help us engage people here in El Paso to show them your love and help them experience your healing. I love you, Lord. Please help me be a good harvest worker. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ.
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