How can we apply "I am sending you" in our daily Christian walk? Context of “I am sending you” John 20:21: “Again Jesus said to them, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.’” Luke 10:3: “Go; behold, I am sending you out like lambs among wolves.” Matthew 10:16: “Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.” What Christ’s Sending Declares about Us • We are commissioned, not volunteers. Our lives are under orders from the risen Lord. • Our identity is ambassadorial — 2 Corinthians 5:20. • Our authority rests in the Sender, not in personal strength — Matthew 28:18-20. • Our message is the gospel “of first importance” — 1 Corinthians 15:3-4. Heart Attitudes for the Sent Ones • Peace-filled confidence: Jesus precedes His command with “Peace be with you.” • Immediate obedience: the present tense “am sending” calls for present-tense action. • Humble dependence: sheep have no natural defense; our sufficiency is Christ — 2 Corinthians 3:5. • Holy integrity: “innocent as doves” guards our witness from hypocrisy. Daily Applications Home • Model grace and truth in family conversations. • Pray over meals and decisions, demonstrating kingdom priorities. Workplace or School • Perform tasks “as unto the Lord” — Colossians 3:23. • Speak of Christ naturally when opportunities arise, trusting the Spirit’s timing. Neighborhood & Community • Practice hospitality; open your table to believers and seekers alike. • Engage community needs (food banks, crisis pregnancy centers, disaster relief) as visible love-in-motion. Digital Presence • Share Scripture, testimonies, and sound doctrine more than personal promotion. • Refuse gossip, coarse humor, and divisive rhetoric; pursue edifying speech — Ephesians 4:29. Practical Steps to Stay Mission-Minded 1. Begin each day by acknowledging, “Lord, You are sending me today.” 2. Keep a short list of unsaved friends; intercede daily and look for providential openings. 3. Memorize key gospel verses (Romans 3:23; 6:23; 10:9-10) to stay ready — 1 Peter 3:15. 4. Schedule regular outreach alongside routine church life: evangelistic visits, street ministry, missions trips. 5. Partner with another believer for accountability and encouragement — Luke 10:1. Power and Provision Promised • The indwelling Spirit equips: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you” — Acts 1:8. • Christ’s perpetual presence: “I am with you always, to the end of the age” — Matthew 28:20. • The Father’s providence: “My God will supply all your needs” — Philippians 4:19. Encouragement for Steadfastness • Opposition is expected yet temporary; glory is eternal — 2 Corinthians 4:17. • Faithful labor is never wasted: “Your labor in the Lord is not in vain” — 1 Corinthians 15:58. • The Sender will one day say, “Well done, good and faithful servant” — Matthew 25:21. Living each day under “I am sending you” transforms ordinary moments into divine appointments, turning every believer into an active participant in God’s redemptive mission. |
    |