Read Luke 10:1-21.
“Now after this” is a phrase God often uses to refer to a trial that someone endured that allowed them to walk more intimately with Him. After teaching the 70 disciples several lessons at the end of Luke 9, Jesus appointed them to missions. They weren’t perfect followers, but Jesus taught them lessons from their trials, knew their strengths, weaknesses, and fears, then appointed them to go ahead of Him… even promising that He was going to follow up spiritually in the places they ministered.
The same is true for us. God has appointed us to missions—at home or abroad—and we should be confident that the King of Kings wants us on His team! We are not perfect followers of Christ, but He’s taught us lessons through our trials that have prepared us for how He wants to use us for His glory. When we go where He calls us, He will follow up.
God, give us confidence in the call to join Your team despite our imperfections. We thank you for the lessons You’ve taught us through trials and ask for You to use them for Your glory. Amen.
-written by a missionary on our Mobilization Team