Monday, October 21, 2013

Are You Loaded Down With "Stuff?"

Are You Loaded Down With “Stuff?”

Mark 6:7-9 And He summoned the twelve and began to send them out in pairs; and He gave them authority over unclean spirits; and He instructed them that they should take nothing for their journey, except a mere staff; no bread, no bag, and no money in their belt, but to wear sandals and He added, “Do not put on two tunics.”

When I think about the disciples going out, I picture in my mind them walking along a dusty road, no one carrying anything to weigh them down on their journey.  I suppose the staff they were carrying was to help them as they climbed a steep incline or to lean on as they rested.  No money.  Full trust.  Interestingly, the one who betrayed Jesus carried the money bag.


I think of my life so full of ease – more than enough clothes, money, food or any of the material possessions I might desire.  These things could be a stumbling block if they define who I am but I cannot let them.  Only Jesus can define who I am. When I go out to minister or if I just stay at home and am ministered to by Jesus, I need to set aside all the trappings of ease.  My Bible is my staff to lean on when life gets tough, to glean from when I read His word.  It will teach me to trust in good times and lean times.  When sorrow comes I must realize Jesus is enough.  We need to remember that all the worldly things are worthless unless we focus on the sufficiency of Jesus and Jesus alone.

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