When God Says …
“And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.” (Luke 9:4 KJV).
The Lord Jesus continues His instructions to the Twelve Apostles as He commissioned them to branch out to mission on their own - to heal the sick and to preach the message of the kingdom of God. He has already instructed them to go as they are on their basic personal possession, to travel light without extra provisions (Luke 9:3). He tacitly tells them to rely on the sufficiency of His grace for whatever their needs. And, now in this passage, the Lord is telling them to find a house to stay when they come to a city. And, they are to remain in that house until they move.
When our Lord Jesus instructs the Twelve Apostles not to hop around but to stay in one house, He is teaching them a deep lesson about the nature of brotherhood and the relationships they will build in their journey. This is not just about finding a place to rest. It is about fostering brotherhood and sisterhood. By committing to a household, the Apostles can form bonds with the family and neighbors of the house they choose, allowing the Gospel to be shared in a more intimate, genuine and powerful way.
This passage provides us the wisdom to understand what’s important and relevant in our present day broken society. As we navigate through our personal and spiritual journey of living, this reminds us the essence of commitment and investment in relationships. By choosing to remain present and engaged, we open up pathways to deeper closeness and spiritual growth. Share to the needs of saints or fellow children of God in grace by faith in Christ Jesus. Scriptures exhort us with these words: “Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.” (Romans 12:10-13 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
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