Who is Jesus like? Vv. 1, 2 Jesus, knowing that he does not have many days with the disciples (9:27, 51), gives them authority and power and sends them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal. Healing is a visible sign of destruction of the kingdom of Satan and the beginning of the kingdom of God. Our mission is to invite people of this struggling and greedy nation to become a nation of sacrifice, service and love, a nation filled with the Holy Spirit (Ac 1:8). Wherever we are and whatever we do, isn't our mission to break down the walls of conflict and discrimination so that this nation sees the existence and true value of overflowing peace and rest? What lesson is God teaching me? Vv. 3-5 The twelve disciples were the messengers of the kingdom of God and not the authoritative ambassadors sent by the worldly king with power and fine possessions. Although it doesn’t mean that we should have no possessions at all, an adventurous faith that relies only on God’s provision is the principle of discipleship. An abundant life with no reliance on the Lord is not a blessing. Vv. 7-9 The work of Jesus was good news to some, and a threat and cause for worry to the cruel authority. The question of the king, “Who is this?” did not come from a desire to fill his spiritual thirst. It was a talk of a poor coward grasping futile power. Anyone who gives up his own kingdom can welcome the kingdom of God and have true peace.
God, let me expose true presence of your kingdom through sharing, sacrifice and service,
