As You Go!

 Scripture:

“As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭10‬:‭7‬-‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Observation:

In this passage Jesus is speaking to His disciples. He tells them, “as you go… proclaim this message.” Then He goes on to tell them to heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, and cast out demons. The emphasis here is on the fact that it is understood that His disciples will be going, but “as they go” they should demonstrate His power. Going doesn’t appear to be an option in this context. As His disciples today, we are to go. As we go, we should expect signs, wonders, and miracles.

Application:

Many people want to see signs and wonders, but never go on mission with God. These are the things we do “AS WE GO.” If we wait for seeing signs, wonders, and miraculous power, we will keep waiting and never enter the harvest fields. Our first commission is to GO, then to do the other things. If we are not going and proclaiming, we can’t expect to heal the sick, raise the dead, and cast out demons.

Prayer:

Father, You have opened so many incredible doors for me in this life. Help me to always be on the GO for You and Your kingdom. I say yes to Your will and the extension of Your kingdom. Teach me to walk in Your power as I go. Flow through my life as I go. Work around me and demonstrate Your goodness as I go. Confirm Your word with sign following as I go. Your Kingdom come and Your will be done as I go.

My Forever Answer is YES,

Jeff