In the Gospel reading from Luke 10: 1-9, Jesus appoints 72 disciples to travel in pairs to go to all of the towns He intends to visit. He tells them to bring nothing with them as they are sent out like "lambs among the wolves". He tells them to stay wherever they are invited to stay and to eat and drink whatever is served as they go about curing the sick. They are not to move to other homes until it is time to go on to the next town. Luke recounts the very clear instructions that Jesus gave to these disciples and shows us what an excellent writer he was, even better than the other writers of the Gospels. While Luke most likely never met Jesus, that didn't stop him from wanting to write about Jesus in the most clear and accurate manner possible. He didn't let any doubts or shortcomings get in his way.
In this episode, Tom from Cerulean Bay shares how this inspired him to create a second podcast dedicated to the Lord. While it is an additional time commitment and it generates no income, Tom felt compelled to use his podcast microphone to help spread the Good News as Catholics are instructed to do at the end of every Mass. Rather than leaving his microphone off after recording his episodes for his primary podcast, Tropical Escapes At Home, Tom gathers his thoughts and inspirations that he gets after reading a scripture passage and the associated daily meditation from "The Word Among Us" and broadcasts them to the whole world, to anyone who will listen.
Tom encourages you to do the same: listen for any promptings from the Lord and then act on those in any way you can to do something, no matter how big or small, for the Lord. You don't need to be an expert about it or perfect at it. Just do it the best way you can and give it to the Lord. He will fill you with his love and grace in return as you open the door wider to allow him to actively work in your life!
No matter what difficulties you are facing, do something for Jesus to show Him you love Him. Keep praying and stay strong. Stay close to Jesus and He will guide you through life. Never give up!
The Daily Prayer of Commitment (Please copy and paste this so you can keep it!)
Jesus, I repent of my sins. I renounce the evil one and all his works. I surrender my life to you and I truly accept you as the Son of the Living God. I receive you now into my life as my personal Lord and Savior. Fill me with your Holy Spirit. Fill me until I am overflowing and others can see it and hear it. I love you Jesus! Amen.
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Tropical Escapes At Home on YouTube
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