“nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.”
Matthew 10:10 KJV
Matthew recorded what Jesus taught, “Travel light, and don’t even pack an extra change of clothes in your backpack. Trust God for everything, because the one who works for Him deserves to be provided for.” The reason Jesus told His disciples to leave their things behind is that they already had what was most important. Our “money” or wealth is in the Kingdom of God. Our “clothing” is the garment of righteousness we wear in Christ. Our “backpack” points to our past experiences, which we tend to carry as weights on our backs. We leave our past behind since it no longer exists in Christ. Our “shoes” become a picture of the good news we walk in as we experience His continual peace. Our “staff” is a symbol of authority, and we take no other authority but Christ’s. We can leave it all behind since we take it all with us in Christ. Jesus said, “All authority of the universe has been given to Me. Now wherever you go, make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. And teach them to faithfully follow all that I have commanded you. And never forget that I Am with you every day, even to the completion of this age.” Christ’s authority to all His disciples remains the same today. Amen!
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