Matthew 10:40 He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me.
In chapter 10 of this text, Jesus had been warning His disciples about the different kinds of persecution they could possibly suffer for the sake of the Gospel.
In our key verse, after having warned His disciples of what's to come for them in the future, Jesus also gives them a words of encouragement by telling them in vs#40 of this text that not all will reject your message for some will respond and welcome it and receive it and by doing so, they are accepting Jesus and God the Father who sent Him.
John 1:14-And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
Matthew 24:14a- And this Gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations.
People of God, remember that you are not responsible for making others accept God's Word, your duty is to put it out there.
I want to end with one point about this lesson today. There is no way that anyone can claim to have a personal, growing relationship with Jesus Christ and at the same time, reject those whom God sends into the world as His Ambassadors.
I am speaking of those who boldly claim "I am saved, I believe in Jesus, I read my bible daily, I love God and His Gospel" and then turn around and reject those whom God sent.
Here is what Jesus says concerning this type of mindset and behavior in Matthew 12:30-This is war, and there is no neutral ground. If you’re not on my side, you’re the enemy; if you’re not helping, you’re making things worse.
Remember, Jesus said "He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me."What a blessing and honor it is to be one of His "sent-ones."
Thank you Lord, for you alone are God and worthy of all the praise, glory and honor.
People of God, GO!!!
God bless.
Minister Aiken