Advent Challenge Day 10

Luke 10

Again, just as in our previous chapter, we have Jesus sending out his followers to preach and heal in his name. This time, 72 are send out, showing the widening of those called to follow Him. Again the message is “Keep it simple”. Humility, love and commitment to the Gospel will always win more converts to God than anything we could ever say or preach.

Upon their return, they too are rejoicing in what they have witnessed. Verses 21-24 are some of the most beautiful recorded words that Jesus ever prayed or said. Just as in John 17, Jesus gives thanks to the Father for his disciples, prays for them, then prays and gives thanks for all those who see His truth and power and believe because of them.

The parable of the “Good Samaritan” shows us exactly who our neighbours are – all those in need at any time! Jesus then heads to the home of his closest friends, Mary, Martha and Lazarus. While Martha runs around working so intently to create a happy experience for Jesus, Mary chose to sit in Jesus’ presence, enjoying his words. This is perhaps a major warning to the today’s church – that while we work so diligently to create a “nice atmosphere” for people to come into Jesus presence, perhaps we need to remember Jesus’ many warnings about ministry – keep it simple, and remember that Jesus is already there and we too need to sit down and relax on his presence! When we do, our busyness shows itself as pointless labour, when we should just look to God, and glory in his presence.

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