“Whenever you enter someone’s home, first say, ‘May God’s peace be on this house.’ If those who live there are peaceful, the blessing will stand; if they are not, the blessing will return to you.”
Luke 10:5-6, (NLT)
Our ultimate purpose in life is to glorify God and spread the good news of the gospel. Our desire is for our “blessing to stand.” We have received forgiveness of our sins and the blessing of salvation. We understand the life-changing power found through Jesus Christ and the indescribable peace offered through the Holy Spirit. Today, praise God for His saving grace and eternal life made possible through the death, burial, and resurrection of His Son, Jesus. Plead with God for the souls of those who are lost, and fervently ask that they open their hearts to the Holy Spirit.
Prayerfully,
Madison
It was Jesus’ desire for His disciples to offer and spread peace among the cities they visited. In a world that is dark and hurting, peace is a rare and coveted commodity. As His disciples, let’s seek to be a blessing to those we encounter and introduce them to the hope-giving peace that can only be found through Christ Jesus. Today, pray that we can be a refreshing encouragement and blessing to those we meet, and pray for opportunities to offer life giving peace to those who are lost.
In this verse, we see Jesus essentially instructing His disciples to rid themselves of all unnecessary baggage and to stay focused on the task at hand. It was customary for travelers during those days to stop and converse at length with those they encountered along their journey. It wasn’t our Lord’s intention to teach His disciples to be uncourteous or rude, but to encourage them to avoid anything that would hinder or slow their mission. They were to treat their work with the utmost importance even if that meant forgoing common civilities.