Thursday 3 October

Nehemiah 8:1-12; Psalm 19:1-7; Luke 10:1-12

Ask the Lord of the harvest

Jesus sent 72 labourers ahead in pairs to announce his coming to their villages and homes. Jesus instructed them to depend completely on the local people for their needs. He commissioned them to offer God’s peace, to heal the sick and announce that the Kingdom of God will be revealed in himself when he visits them.

Lord, Jesus, I renew my desire to welcome your peace, healing and presence into my heart.