Daily Devotions
My Song In The Night (Gospel of Luke)
我夜间的歌曲《路加福音》
Text: Luke 10: 5-7
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS III
“But whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on it; if not, it will return to you. And remain in the same house, eating and drinking such things as they give, for the labourer is worthy of his wages. Do not go from house to house.”
Luke 10:5-7
1. Essential courtesy in homes
a. The 70 would have to practise essential home courtesy.
i. Hospitality must never be taken for granted.
ii. Relating to home-owners was a skill that needs to be practised.
b. “Peace to this house”
i. This is a good and welcome greeting to be given to the hosts.
ii. Basic politeness and good-will must be genuinely extended.
2. The potential host
a. The potential host could open the home to the Disciples.
b. The Disciples are to share the Gospel message with the household.
3. “A son of peace”
a. If the household is worthy, the greetings of peace would be recognised and be appreciated.
b. The blessing of peace pronounced (called “son of peace”) would be on the household.
c. But if the household is hostile, nothing is lost; the blessing of peace will not reside in the home.
4. The worthy home
a. The host may offer the following to the Disciples:
i. Refreshments (food and drink)
ii. Rest for those who are tired
b. On the part of the Disciples.
i. They must graciously accept the hospitality shown.
ii. They cannot go from house to house, choosing the better homes and avoiding humble homes.
5. The worker is worthy of his hire.
a. This is a principle that the Disciples must bear in mind.
b. God will provide for their needs.
c. But they must be hard-working and worthy labourers.
经文:路加福音 10:5-7
具体的指示(三)
“无论进哪一家,先要说:‘愿这一家平安!’ 那里若有当得平安的人,你们所求的平安就必临到那家;不然,就归于你们了。 你们要住在那家,吃喝他们所供给的,因为工人得工价是应当的。不要从这家搬到那家。”
《路加福音 10:5-7》