"These twelve Jesus sent out..." — Mat 10:5 (NIV)
Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and heal every disease and sickness. Even though we are children of God, we are surrounded by the power of demons in this world. And, we on our own can't face and overcome the power of darkness. However, thanks to our Lord Jesus Christ, we can.
Disciples are sent out to the world where the demons' power is also working , and they were given some strength. Freely we have received, freely we shall share with people, God's unconditional love just like Jesus did.
Twelve disciples were just ordinary people like us. Each of us is also sent out by God. We don't have any strength nor authority, but the Lord Jesus works with us. So today, let us receive the gift of the Holy Spirit in order to go to the world, and to share the blessings of God.
Reflection on Matthew 10: 1-15 by Michiko Mikata
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