Gospel LK 9:1-6
Jesus summoned the Twelve and gave them power and authority
over all demons and to cure diseases,
and he sent them to proclaim the Kingdom of God
and to heal the sick.
He said to them, “Take nothing for the journey,
neither walking stick, nor sack, nor food, nor money,
and let no one take a second tunic.
Whatever house you enter, stay there and leave from there.
And as for those who do not welcome you,
when you leave that town,
shake the dust from your feet in testimony against them.”
Then they set out and went from village to village
proclaiming the Good News and curing diseases everywhere.
over all demons and to cure diseases,
and he sent them to proclaim the Kingdom of God
and to heal the sick.
He said to them, “Take nothing for the journey,
neither walking stick, nor sack, nor food, nor money,
and let no one take a second tunic.
Whatever house you enter, stay there and leave from there.
And as for those who do not welcome you,
when you leave that town,
shake the dust from your feet in testimony against them.”
Then they set out and went from village to village
proclaiming the Good News and curing diseases everywhere.
Reflection
GO: AWAKEN.
God is calling you. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, His messages to you don't come in the form of Twitter feeds or texts or Facebook status posts. His call comes through people He brings into your life and the circumstances into which He brings you.
Can you hear Him?
Are you listening?
In the same way that you wouldn't expect to lose weight without starting some sort of exercise program or diet, we can't expect to hear God's call for our lives without coming into a relationship with Him. We wouldn't expect to understand the heart of our spouse or child without forming a relationship with that person. Furthermore, if we're not engaged in the conversation, if we are not listening, we could be putting on the pretenses of intimacy without actually arriving at it.
God is calling. Are we listening?
Or, are we distracted? Do we turn to mindless pursuits as opposed to things that will strengthen us? Do we fill our schedules with practices and games and clubs and activities but fail to etch out time for God? Do we rush through a meal without thanking the Lord for the food? Do we trudge through our careers with little care or concern for those with whom we work? Do we anxiously respond to a text within seconds but ignore God's ever constant attempts to win your heart?
Are we listening?
Like the disciples, God has a magnificent plan in store for all of us. He promises us power and authority over demons, the ability to cure the sick and the right to proclaim His message to others.
He is summoning you.
Go.
Preach.
Cure.
Heal.
Love.
Awaken to God's call for your life and in turn, awaken others.
GO: Awaken.
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