July 2, 2014 In God We Trust

In God We Trust

Matthew 10:9-10 Do not take along any gold or silver or copper in your belts; 10 take no bag for the journey, or extra tunic, or sandals or a staff; for the worker is worth his keep.

JESUS sends his disciples out just as they are. With no fund raising, planning or itinerary, the disciples are to go with only the basic clothing. There are no extra suitcases on this mission trip! Jesus’ bare-bones instructions are designed to teach his disciples a crucial truth about ministry. They are to rely totally on their Lord God to do his work.

     I refer to God here as “Lord God” to intentionally point to God’s character. “Lord” is often written as “LORD”. This is Jehovah in the Hebrew language and refers to the one “of absolute control”. “God” comes from the Hebrew Elohim, which refers to the might of the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. Using “Lord God”, I am saying “Absolute Creator”.

     Now think about this meaning for the disciples’ lives. When Jesus instructed them into their “bare-bones” ministry, they were to travel, minister and trust the Absolute Creator, who had called them to himself for all things.

     Are you able to place such trust in the Absolute Creator? What has happened today that causes you to wonder, “What next?” What fear do you have about tomorrow? Are you anxious about your family, your friends, your church or any other part of your life? The word from our Absolute Creator assures us he will attend to his faithful. That doesn’t mean he won’t test your faith and even bring trials into your life. What it does mean is that he calls you to trust him through all those disturbing, hard times, even traveling empty-handed, to be at peace in him.

LIFE Link: Your life is in the hands of the Absolute Creator.