Christ Jesus, help me walk forward simply to do the will of the Father…

Luke 10:1-12 & Luke 10:38-42

 
All that God desires is a person simply living in his image. He needs disciples of Jesus who are aligned with his plans and purposes, to ‘go out’ to be present to heal, lead and protect his beloved sons and daughters where they are, in their homes, their places of work and play, and in our communities.  Jesus sent out 70 disciples at one point in his ministry to be – to do – just that. They were given instructions to stay where they were welcomed, and to shake the dust of their place off their feet when they weren’t. Mary of Bethany shows us how to prepare ourselves for such ministry: Instead of packing her bag, and buying a new pair of ‘good’ sandals, as her sister Martha was wont to do, Mary sat the feet of Jesus listening to his every word and basking in his light and love and Life.  The primary activities of the 70 amongst the people were to proclaim the Good News of God’s Mercy and redemption from sin, to release the captives, raise the dead and heal the sick (cf Mark 6:6-13). Am I ready to be sent out as a disciple of Jesus to simply do the will of God out amongst my fellow human beings?   Have I sat at the feet of Jesus long enough today to go out with the fire of his Holy Spirit?  
 
Incline my heart according to your will, O God, speed my steps along your path.       (Psalm 119:36 )
 
May our lives mirror our love for you whose wisdom has brought us into being, and whose care guides us on our way…
Week II Wednesday Morning Prayer, Shorter Christian Prayer
 
View: My Heart, Christ’s Home, by Robert Munger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzXHpNxAAps    
 
Soli ad gloriam Dei
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