OzThoughts – Thursday 9th July, 2009

OzThoughts – Thursday 9th July, 2009

What words or phrases do you think of as you read today’s reading?
Matthew 10:7-15 (The Message)
5-8Jesus sent his twelve harvest hands out with this charge:
"Don't begin by travelling to some far-off place to convert unbelievers. And don't try to be dramatic by tackling some public enemy. Go to the lost, confused people right here in the neighbourhood. Tell them that the kingdom is here. Bring health to the sick. Raise the dead. Touch the untouchables. Kick out the demons. You have been treated generously, so live generously.
9-10"Don't think you have to put on a fund-raising campaign before you start. You don't need a lot of equipment. You are the equipment, and all you need to keep that going is three meals a day. Travel light.
11"When you enter a town or village, don't insist on staying in a luxury inn. Get a modest place with some modest people, and be content there until you leave.
12-15"When you knock on a door, be courteous in your greeting. If they welcome you, be gentle in your conversation. If they don't welcome you, quietly withdraw. Don't make a scene. Shrug your shoulders and be on your way. You can be sure that on Judgment Day they'll be mighty sorry—but it's no concern of yours now.
The first I think of is “Keep it simple”. Then it’s “be generous” and thirdly “be courteous”. You have probably thought of others.

I see Jesus sending out the twelve with a minimum of fuss and their message and actions were to tell “the Kingdom is here”.

[Listen: http://www.salvoaudio.com/audio/music3/mus_4005.mp3]

Tell out the wonderful story,
Tell it where'er you go;
Tell of the King and his glory.
Tell how he loved us so.
This is the story most precious,
Jesus has died to redeem us;
You can tell out the sweet story,
You, yes, you.

Chorus
You can tell out the sweet story,
You, yes, you.
Somebody's life will be brighter,
Somebody's care will be lighter;
You can tell out the sweet story,
You, yes, you.

Never a story so wondrous,
Tell it to all around;
While we were sinners he loved us,
Mercy and grace abound.
Wandering and weary he sought us,
Back to the Father he brought us;
You can tell out the sweet story,
You, yes, you.

Wonderful story of Jesus,
Tell every sin-sick soul;
Wonderful message of mercy,
Jesus can make them whole.
Still flows the wonderful river,
From every sin to deliver;
You can tell out the sweet story,
You, yes, you.
Author: Sidney Edward Cox (1887-1975)
The Salvation Army Song Book: Song Number: 384

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