First, Go!

[S] Mark 16:20 --
20 And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them, and confirmed the word by the signs that followed.]
[And they promptly reported all these instructions to Peter and his companions. And after that, Jesus Himself sent out through them from east to west the sacred and imperishable proclamation of eternal salvation. ]

[O] Remembering from the retreat speaker last weekend, "going" (in this case "went out") is what I was drawn to in this passage.  If they hadn't gone out in the first place, there "won't be any preaching, no where."  Because they went out, the Lord worked with them and displayed signs to encourage their faith.  After going, they also returned and reported all the excitements they witnessed.  And then after that, Jesus Himself moved through them to proclaim the eternal salvation everywhere.  This progression of His working in us simply because they went out is very simple and yet powerful lesson as I take part in His ministry.

[A] I need to spend some quality time with God on where I need to "go" PERIOD.  The rest will be history.

[P] Dear Jesus, please reveal in my heart the direction and the place I need to "go."  I want to be used as Your vehicle to carry the eternally good news to as many people as I can.  In Jesus' name I ask.  Amen.