We Lack Nothing

Luke 22:38  

"And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. 

And he said unto them, It is enough." 

   Jesus had twice commissioned His disciples and had sent them on the missions without material possessions, insisting that they should depend entirely on God. "And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way." (Luke 9:3, 10:4). Christ reminded them and ask them "Did you lack anything." They replied that they lack nothing and God's provision had been more than adequate.

   However, Jesus predicted that following His crucifixion the disciples should take what ever material possessions they had. With the crucifixion of the Lord and the spreading of persecution against the Christians, the disciples could well expect additional discrimination and difficulty. Jesus instructed the disciples who had no sword to sell his garments and buy one. 

   Jesus was numbered among the transgressors, and the physical suffering which He was to endure would later be directed toward His followers. My Friends, Jesus did not mean for the disciples literally to sell their garments and purchase swords. He was suggesting to them that their lives would be subjected to swords, not love. Their battle would not be one of a sword and spear, but a battle of the spirit, "And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:" (Eph. 6:17). How many times have we forgotten to prepare ourselves for our battles? Let us all remember: We Lack Nothing, we just need to be prepared.

Amen!

Reading: Luke 22: 35-38

Ref: HG SB, BSC

May God Bless You

And Your Family

Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.

The Cross life Ministry