And He summoned the twelve and began to send them out in pairs, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits; and He instructed them that they should take nothing for their journey, except a mere staff—no bread, no bag, no money in their belt— but to wear sandals; and He added, “Do not put on two tunics.” And He said to them, “Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave town. Any place that does not receive you or listen to you, as you go out from there, shake the dust off the soles of your feet for a testimony against them.” They went out and preached that men should repent. And they were casting out many demons and were anointing with oil many sick people and healing them.
God chose you before the world began.
In this reading, I believe the house refers to the place where the spirit of Jesus lives - our hearts. We must open our hearts to receive and listen to Jesus and know that when we are called we will be prepared. Jesus called here to fisherman and tax collectors and told them to take nothing for their journey except a mere staff. He had given them everything they needed to spread his message throughout the world. If our hearts are open and if we have faith, we can trust that God will supply all of our needs and that we too can make an impact.
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