Summoning the Twelve, He gave them power and authority over all the demons, and power to heal diseases. Then He sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. “Take nothing for the road,” He told them, “no walking stick, no traveling bag, no bread, no money; and don’t take an extra shirt. Whatever house you enter, stay there and leave from there. If they do not welcome you, when you leave that town, shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.” So they went out and traveled from village to village, proclaiming the good news and healing everywhere. (Luke 9:1-6, HCSB).
Dear Jesus:
With an humble heart, I give thanks for empowering me "to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick." (Luke 9:2, HCSB).
Forgive me for the times I rejected the gift of Your power and authority; give me a willingness to obey You immediately when You charge me with an assignment.
Lord, I pray that I respect Your instruction at all times. For You said:
As I intercede for Your people all around the world, I ask that You keep me fully equipped:
Forgive me for the times I rejected the gift of Your power and authority; give me a willingness to obey You immediately when You charge me with an assignment.
Lord, I pray that I respect Your instruction at all times. For You said:
- I have "the authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy; nothing will ever harm" me; and
- I have the "power to heal diseases." (Luke 10:19, HCSB; Luke 9:1, HCSB).
- keep my mind focused on You;
- imprint Your affirming Word upon my heart;
- allow my tongue to share the good news;
- anoint my hands to touch with tenderness; and
- ready my spirit with enthusiasm to go wherever You send me.
And the good news must first be proclaimed to all nations. (Mark 13:10, HCSB).
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