I am guessing that many of you when you travel try to get as much in your suitcase as possible. You just don’t know what you might need to wear when you arrive at your destination and you wouldn’t want to be caught with the wrong clothes or not enough clothes. You learn some tricks along the way about taking more for your trip—you roll your clothes, you put things in your carry-on bag, you cram into every nook and cranny.
The last time I was at the airport the person in front of me had too much and had to either unload or pay a fee. It was interesting for me to watch them work through their dilemma.
When Jesus sent out the twelve disciples he said, “Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money—not even an extra tunic.” (Luke 9:3)
Not even an extra tunic. Now, that is pretty lean. But what was Jesus saying to them? Travel light and trust that with me and in me and through me you will have all you need. Don’t worry so much about your outward appearances. No, just get straight, strong, settled with me, and I will clothe you with all you need. And besides that, your outward appearances are not what matter. It is the disposition of your heart. So, clothe your hearts with love and peace and joy and kindness and strength.
So, how about you and me? We are trying to check in at the counter, saying we want to follow Jesus and to go out and be on a mission with and for him. I am wondering if some of us need to unpack some baggage in order to do this. I know that I do. Interesting dilemma, isn’t?
What might you need to unpack, to let go of, to give away, to drop, in order to travel light with Jesus?
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