Go your way...

 

Go your way; behold, I am sending you out as lambs in the midst of wolves. Carry no moneybag, no knapsack, no sandals, and greet no one on the road. Whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace be to this house!' And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest upon him. But if not, it will return to you. And remain in the same house, eating and drinking what they provide, for the laborer deserves his wages. Do not go from house to house."  Luke 10:3-7 (ESV) We are lambs in the midst of wolves. Wolves want to find, kill, and devour lambs, especially the weak ones. The lambs have done nothing to irritate the wolves; they are just lambs. The wolves are not interested in what is best for the lamb; instead, they are focused on satisfying their desires and using the lambs for this indulgence. The lamb can only find protection in staying by the shepherd’s side. Jesus makes it clear that His "lambs" are to live in a way that demonstrates and clarifies their dependency on Him. Those who accept and care for these disciples will be valued members of the team. Those who reject them as beggars or freeloaders will be left to fend for themselves. The disciples are not in the persuasion or manipulation business. They are laborers looking for a ripe harvest, and when one is not available, they must move on to a field where the harvest is ready. Some things in life are not worth our efforts. Trying to convince grain to ripen today so we can harvest is a waste of time. Trying to convince someone who is focused on self to participate in Kingdom work is also a waste of time. I am to trust and work until God calls me home for trust, or faith, without works is dead.

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