Strength For The Mission

When Jesus sent the Twelve on their mission, he "gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them to proclaim the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick," (Lk 9: 1) he also told them to take nothing for the journey, leaving lodging and meals up to the people who welcomed them. These were just ordinary men, entrusted with an extraordinary task with no tools to accomplish it or to sustain them.  What in the world was Jesus thinking, asking of these men?  To put their entire trust in God who would provide for them through others and in ways they could not anticipate.  Some religious orders send their young candidate on similar "adventures" for weeks, even months at a time...and they learn that God provides for them in ways they never expected.  It's a lesson in faith and trust that can't be learned from books, but must be experienced.  We too have been entrusted with a similar mission and can carry it out even in our families, jobs and parishes,  if we, like the Twelve, put our trust in God and venture forth with the strength he provides and not with the tools we think will help." Trust in God and he will act" (Ps 37:5).  That's how it works.
Bro. Rene