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John
  
20"Truly, truly, I say to you, he who receives any one whom I send receives me; and he who receives me receives Him who sent me."


Jesus freed his disciples from fear with respect to his arrest and death. His commission of them and his protection would preserve them. Jesus sends out his followers and goes with them. His servants do not go in their individual names but in the name of their exalted Lord. Whoever receives them, receives the Holy Trinity. He who believes in their words, becomes a child of God. This mission is a difficult one: It calls for self-denial and love of enemies, and remaining firm in poverty and contempt. Despite this, they know that God indwells them. Wherever they go, He goes with them, and wherever He wants them to serve, His Spirit directs them to His goals, so that His task may be complete.

Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, help me to realize that I cannot remain in you, unless I become your servant. I wish ever to see you the pattern for my life, to continue humble in our gatherings and servant to our families. Let me not give place to Satan in my heart. Help me not just to speak of serving, but practice it in your power and wisdom.
Question
What do we learn from Christ’s example?