God gives the game plan to his gospel ministers.

Published: July 2, 2023, 10 a.m.

When we’re thirsty, we need to know where to find water. In the same way, when our souls thirst for the things we need from God, we need to know where to turn. Thankfully, God tells us where we can find his greatest blessings on tap. He uses specific channels so his grace can flow freely, channels that ensure his blessings will never dry up. Today we see how Jesus prepares the ministers entrusted with his gospel for opposition. That opposition may come from the people to whom those ministers are sent. That opposition may come from competing spiritual authorities who have a different message to proclaim. In either case, Jesus encourages them to trust in his protection and boldly deliver the message they’ve been given.