Matthew 10 The Masters Charge
Matthew 10 is a short chapter, but I have found much light in it. Here, the 12 apostles are given the charge from Jesus to carry his message to the people of Israel. They are told to do no more than He has done. They are also told to be on guard for those who do not wish to hear the truth.
Jesus tells them to seek out worthy people and to leave the dust of the unworthy, like an ancient investigation committee. He also tells them to proclaim from the rooftops what He shows us in the dark or whispers in our ear.
I think the biggest eye opener for me in this chapter is that Jesus says “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.” (Matthew 10:34). Jesus did not come to solve the problems of the earth, but to prepare His people for the kingdom of God. Not everyone will enter. Members of our family today may not be worthy to join us. We must love Him over ourselves, but more especially over our family.