Sent By Him
Sent By Him
Mark 6:7 NLT
And he called his twelve disciples together and began sending them out two by two, giving them authority to cast out evil spirits.
This podcast is repost, originally published on April 12, 2017.
Series: Marks of a True Disciple
Another mark of a true disciple is to be sent out by Jesus on a mission to represent Him in the world.
People should examine and see whether they live for the Master or for themselves by inspecting their everyday activities and finding out whether Jesus has ordained it.
May it be a ministry activity or a promotion at work; if one has not heard about it from God; he/she should pause and find out if it is Jesus who has sent them into it or if they went into it on their own.
When Jesus sends people out, no matter how difficult it may seem; He will give them grace and sustain them in every difficult hour. They don’t have to worry or fear anything because the Holy Spirit even gives the very words that they need to speak.
When people make Jesus the focal point of their attention, everything else will fade away; it is when they take their eyes off Jesus, that the things of the world seem dangerous and problematic.
Jesus says that, “Everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. But everyone who denies me here on earth, I will also deny before my Father in heaven”
True disciples must be willing to be sent by Jesus into various situations of their lives and experience the fruit that comes because of their obedience.
Psalm 147:2–3 reveals God's heart as a Restorer rather than a Punisher. Although Israel went into exile because of its own rebellion, God did not abandon His people. Instead, He promised to restore Jerusalem, bring the exiles home, heal the brokenhearted, and bind up their wounds.
The message reminds us that while God may use friends, pastors, counselors, or loved ones to help us, true healing and restoration ultimately come from the Lord. His restoration reaches every part of our lives—our hearts, relationships, health, finances, emotions, and spiritual walk.
God knows every wound, including those hidden from others. Unlike people, who can only comfort from the outside, He sees the deepest parts of our hearts and heals completely. His healing is so complete that even the scars of past pain lose their power to define us.
The devotion encourages believers to fix their eyes on God instead of relying solely on human help. No matter how far someone has drifted, how many mistakes they have made, or how broken they feel, God is still calling them back. His desire is to restore, heal, and make all things beautiful in His perfect timing.
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