332nd Post Jesus On Admonitions & Exhortations Con't. - Charging His Disciples Con't. - Matthew 10: 5 - 15 Con't. 3rd post.

Matthew 10: 5 - 15 Continued 3rd post.
Freely you have received, freely give. Provide neither gold nor silver nor copper in your money belts, nor bag for your journey, nor two tunics, nor sandals, nor staffs; for a worker is worthy of his food.
Jesus is asking His disciples to preach, teach and heal charging no fee. He reminds them that they have received without payment, so they are to do the same. This is very different from other people of that time. They would charge for healing, or preaching and teaching. Jesus tells the disciples to go out on this journey without provisions, no money, no change of clothes, and no staffs. Why? The disciples are spreading the news that God is good and supplies all things, how can they then bring provisions for themselves. It is like saying God will provide for you, but not for us. God is GOD, He will provide if you ask Him. Why no staffs?? Staffs represent some kind of authority, the person with the staff directs the workers, but is not one. Jesus clearly tells the disciples that they are to be workers, for without working you can not expect to be fed. How many of us forget this part of being a Christian? Part of being a Christian is filling needs that you see, that you can fill. This is work, and should go on unnoticed.