Jesus sent the twelve to proclaim that the kingdom of heaven is at hand, to cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, and drive out demons.  He did not allow them to take gold or silver or copper, no sack or second tunic, no sandals and no walking stick.  Wow!  Discipleship is certainly not for wimps.

We are benefactors to those twelve disciples and their work - their obedience to our Lord.  Have you ever stopped to think about that? 

What if those men were the men of today?  How much proclaiming of the kingdom would there be, how many sick would be cured, dead raised or lepers cleansed.  Would our world be completely taken over by demons?

What if they had complained instead because they couldn't take food with them and other items of comfort.  Do you think we'd be where we are today?

These men sacrificed - died to self.  Why?  Because they had faith in Jesus - true God and true man.  They knew His way was THE way.

Jesus has also sends us out and He tells us what to do.  Are you being obedient?  Are you using the talents He has given you to bring others to Him? 

What holds you back?  Fear of rejection?  Lack of love for our Lord?  Uncertainty as to what to do?  If you don't know what you are supposed to be doing then spend time with Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament and He will show you the way.