And The Lord Worked With Them

SCRIPTURE
Mark 16 19-20 After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God. Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it.


OBSERVATION
After Jesus left the disciples with their assignment, He went to heaven to sit in the place of honor at God's right hand. And the disciples were obedient - they preached everywhere. I love the next phrase - and the Lord worked with them. The disciples did what they were told to do and, of course, the Lord did what He said He would do. He confirmed the gospel message being described by the disciples to the people by performing amazing miracles through them.


APPLICATION
The Lord worked with them. I'm certain that holds true today. If we will be obedient and share Jesus with others, He will work with us too. We know from our own salvation that it is not the work of others that penetrates our hearts, but the work from above. But someone has to start the conversation, plant the seed, raise the awareness of others. That someone is me - and it's you. It's each of us, doing our part so that the Lord can work through us - work WITH us. How wonderful!

PRAYER
Father, show me how you want me to minister to others. Show me opportunities to share you. I'm anxious for you to work with me. In fact, I'm honored. Amen.