"Jesus called twelve of his followers (and now us as well) and sent them into the ripe fields. He gave them power to kick out the evil spirits and too tenderly care for the bruised and hurt lives...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 don't need a lot of equipment. You are the equipment..." Matthew 10:2-4, 6-7, The Message, emphasis and parenthesis mine.
The call hasn't changed. The fields are riper than ever. The Kingdom is still here. People are just as bruised, hurt and confused. Our power source is still Jesus. Our authentic testimony still brings healing, raises the dead, kicks the enemies butt and brings light to the darkness. The untouchables still need the tender touch of Jesus through us. We are still 'the equipment.' This is not a job for sophisticates and know-it-all's. No, it is our job and calling. The simple; the humble, those whose lives have been completely re-ordered and healed by Jesus himself—these are they who readily respond and are daily listening for the next ‘call’.
This is simple enough, huh? The call and provision of Jesus elevates our daily purpose. Can you imagine a higher purpose? Can you find a more meaningful investment of your life? The return is phenomenal and eternal! We still don't need to wait on fund-raising or complicated, high 'browed' elitist strategies. Christ in us, through His indwelling Holy Spirit is more than enough! The motivation of Father's heart will course through every cell in us. His loving, fiery passion will capture our hearts. Just say 'yes' and be 'nurtured' by the call, today.
In the grip of Papa’s loving and graceful call, Ron Ross
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