Most commentators would say that this is a reference to the fact that they were announcing that Jesus was coming to their neighbor for a visit and they were making the preparations for his crusade. It is the words: “The kingdom of God has come near to you” that intrigues me. The eating part is something most of us pretty well have down pat, and you probably know more about this healing business than I do. I discussed the “peace” thing in an earlier devotional. I don’t think that is what was taking place here in Luke, however. Maybe because no one in the house was sick. They indeed were peaceful men who brought the joy of the Lord into our home, they ate with us but they did not bring healing. They lived in our basement, eat with us and share the Word of God with us while they worked to make the necessary preparations for the crusade. Two members of the advance team stayed in our home for a few weeks. I remember as a child when Billy Graham was planning a crusade in Chicago. But what I am suggesting is that we may be approaching a time when the Yamon Ki Yesepar will be like the 70 member advance team sent out by Jesus and will be given the same empowerment to enter a home and speak peace to that home, heal the sick and say “The kingdom of God has come near.” I will admit it might seem a little weird to walk into a home of a recently unemployed head of house and say: “Peace be unto you, now let me camp out here until Jesus comes as I eat your food, heal your sick and tell you the kingdom of God is near.” Maybe it was just as crazy in that day as well, perhaps not. Yet, other than item 2, I do not see this fourfold ministry taking place today. Once again we are convicted in our hearts that Jesus is coming. Say: “The kingdom of God has come near to you.” They would have the ability to bring the healing power of God to those in the household.Ĥ. These were Jews going out and it is believed that what Jesus was referring to was that what would be offered to them might not be kosher, but they were permitted to eat it anyways.ģ. By speaking the word Shalom, protection, healing and financial security would enter the home.Ģ. Shalom means more than restfulness or freedom from stress, it also means protection, healing, financial security. They were empowered by Jesus with the following gifts:ġ. They were to enter a home and if received, stay in that home preparing those in this home and community for the coming of Jesus. Jesus appointed 70 believers to go out among the cities that Jesus was going to visit. And whatever city you enter, and they receive you, eat what is set before you and heal those in it who are sick, and say to them ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.” And stay in that house, eating and drinking what they give you for the laborer is worthy of his wages. ’And if a man of peace is there your peace will rest upon him but if not, it will return to you.
Luke 10:5-6,8-9: “And whatever house you enter first say ‘Peace be to this house.