In the beginning, Jesus had promised the disciples that he would make them fishers of men. They followed him. Lived with him on the road. And they had watched him heal and cast out demons. Now... they were ready to split up into twos and go out to spread the news about Jesus. It is interesting to know what each of the authors of the gospels remembers about what Jesus said as he was sending them out...
Matthew 10:1 Then Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every sickness.
Mark 6:7 7 Jesus called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits.
Luke 9:1 Then Jesus called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases
Jesus did not send them alone. He sent them in twos, but even more importantly, he sent them with his teachings to guide them and his power to enable them. Jesus tells us in the book of John that after he is gone, that his followers will do even greater things than he has done. Jesus wants to send us out with this authority and his power! Are you prepared? Are you willing? Have you found your partner to go with you?
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