Week 8 (17 – 23 Feb): Jesus sends out the Twelve Disciples

Led by Ivy, our fellowship reflected on Jesus sending out the twelve disciples, sharing how different aspects of the account resonated with us, operated in our lives, or remains a work-in-progress.

1.     Jesus commissions His twelve disciples:

For the first time, the disciples were sent on a mission without Jesus. He released them into their calling--to preach His message. They proclaimed that the Kingdom of God was near, urging repentance and preparing hearts to receive the Good News. The disciples must have had mixed feelings of anxiety and excitement, much like we do when sharing the Gospel for the first time.

2.     The disciples go in His authority & power:

While Jesus was not physically present, He empowered them with His authority and power to perform miracles. Wherever they preached, they also healed the sick, raised the dead, cleansed the lepers and cast out demons. In this way, Jesus remained with them.

Just as they had freely received from Jesus, they were instructed to give freely.

Ronnie had put it very succinctly: the disciples had received their “PhD”: ministry in Preaching, Healing and Deliverance! Today, we have this same PhD through the Cross, because the Holy Spirit now dwells in us.

3.     Faith in God’s full provision for all their needs

The disciples were sent without money, food, extra clothing or bags. Jesus wanted them to experience God’s supernatural provision. As a loving Father, He would meet their needs for food, shelter, rest and cleansing. Jesus assured them: “…Trust God for everything, because the one who works for Him deserves to be provided for” (Matt 10:10b).

Believers operate under a supernatural dimension that overcomes physical lack. The key to tapping into this dimension is our faith in His promises held in the Word.

Witnessing “PhD” during our HF

One sister injured her ankle on the way to our gathering and was limping in pain. Ronnie led the prayer for her healing and by the end of the fellowship, she could start putting weight on the injured ankle.

The next day, she considered skipping her class in church to rest her ankle, but she received a message from Ronnie not to miss the class. In faith she went, recalling how Jesus healed the ten lepers as they went. As she made her way, more healing took place. By the time she returned home, she no longer needed her ankle guard or walking stick. Praise God.

Blessings,

Jacob’s Well HF