Today
Power for Today
"The re fore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Matthew 28:19-20, NIV)
THEY HAD sat at the feet of Jesus, drinking in His words from the mountain. They had seen Him cast out demons, heal the sick, and even raise the dead. They were disciples, students, followers.
Now they were to lead. Jesus sends them out to do what He had done: proclaim the kingdom, heal the sick, cast out demons, raise the dead. Why? What was their motivation? Glory? The desire to help people? Plans for a big church?
No. Jesus tells their motivation: "Freely you have received, freely give" (Matthew 10:8).
We take time to sit at the feet of Jesus, to hear His word and meditate on it. By faith we have seen His healing, life-giving hand at work. We have received His grace and love. All free of charge.
What must we do? We must go as well as sit. We must give because we have received. Time alone with Jesus is a great gift. We in turn must give that gift to others.
Where will you go today with that gift?
Lord Jesus, You have given so much to me health, friends, family, love, and salvation. This day open my eyes and heart to those who need Your gifts. In Jesus' name. Amen.
- GARY HOLLOWAY, Nashville, Tennessee
