"Si Jesus Naghatag Sila Sang Awtoridad Kag Gahom Sa Pagtabog Sang Tanan Nga Malaot Nga Mga Espiritu Kag Sang Mga Masakiton"

Ebanghelyo subong nga Adlaw (Lucas 9:1-6)

Sang isa ka adlaw gintipon ni Jesus ang dose niya ka apostoles. Ginhatagan niya sila sang awtoridad kag gahom sa pagtabog sang tanan nga malaot nga mga espiritu kag sa pagpang-ayo sang mga masakiton.

Dayon ginsugo niya sila nga magpangwali parte sa paghari sang Dios kag magpang-ayo sang mga masakiton.

Ginsilingan niya sila, "Indi kamo magbalon sang bisan ano sa inyo pagpanglakaton: bisan baston, bag, pagkaon, kuwarta, ukon ilislan nga bayo.

Kon padayunon kamo sa isa ka balay, dira gid lang kamo magdayon hasta maghalin kamo sa sina nga lugar.

Pero kon ang mga tawo sa isa ka lugar indi magbaton sa inyo, bayai ninyo ina nga lugar; kag sa paghalin ninyo, taktaka ninyo ang yab-ok sa inyo tiil bilang paandam batok sa ila."

Dayon naglakat ang iya mga apostoles kag naglibot sa mga baryo nga nagawali sang Maayong Balita kag nagapang-ayo sang mga masakiton.

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Meditation: 

What kind of power and authority does God want you to exercise in your personal life and service? God's word has power to change and transform our lives. Jesus gave his apostles both power and authority to speak and to act in his name – to cast out evil spirits, to heal, and to speak the word of God. When Jesus spoke of power and authority he did something unheard of. He wedded power and authority with love and humility. The world and the flesh seek power for selfish gain. Jesus teaches us to use it for the good of our neighbor.

Why does Jesus tell the apostles to travel light with little or no provision? Poverty of spirit frees us from greed and preoccupation with possessions and makes ample room for God's provision. The Lord wants his disciples to be dependent on him and not on themselves. He wills to work in and through each of us for his glory. Are you ready to handle the power and authority which God wishes you to exercise on his behalf? The Lord entrusts us with his gifts and talents. Are you eager to place yourself at his service, to do whatever he bids you, and to witness his truth and saving power to whomever he sends you?

"Lord Jesus, make me a channel of your grace and healing love that others may find life and freedom in you. Free me from all other attachments that I may joyfully pursue the things of heaven. May I witness to others the joy of the gospel both in word and deed."