Jesus Shared Power and Authority with His Disciples - Am I ready to share?

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

25th Week – Wednesday

Gospel – Luke 9:1-6

First Reading – Prv 30:5-9

Jesus Shared Power and Authority with His Disciples - Am I ready to share? 

Jesus summoned the Twelve and gave them power and authority

1) Power and Authority are two important things in life

Every human being has a natural desire for power and authority. Irrespective of ones status every one wants to have some power and authority in life. 

When we see our life in the society, it is very clear that people work in different ways to acquire some power and authority in their life. 

Some get power and authority by their very office to exercise their responsibility. Others try to get through crooked means 

It shows that power and authority matters a lot in life. 

2) To do some work power and authority is necessary

It is very important to know that power and authority is very much necessary to do good works 

With power and authority a person can do lot of good work and really help the needy ones 

3) Jesus Shared His power and Authority with His disciples

When we see the logic of Jesus it is very clear that, without power and authority His disciples wouldn't be able to do the mission for which they will be sent. 

Therefore Jesus shares His power and Authority with His disciples before giving them the responsibility. 

So Jesus not only gives the responsibility but He also gives them the power and authority to carry out their responsibility. 

This logic of giving responsibility with power and authority is very much necessary to do any work. 

4) Am I able to follow this Logic?

The biggest problem many people have is with regard to the sharing of power and authority. 

People are generous to give the responsibility to others, but when it comes to share the power and authority to carry out the same responsibility, some are not ready. 

Those people who are scared of their ego, popularity and name and fame they do not like to share the power and authority with others 

As long as power and authority is not shared, no much good work or progress can be seen in any fields 

Because 10 persons work one person can not do. This is a simple logic 

If Jesus was able to share the power and authority with His disciples, why no me? If I am not able to do means, I go contrary to the logic and spirit of Jesus. 

5) Jesus gave them power and authority in the beginning itsel 

Another important point to note 

It is very clear that soon after giving them some training Jesus gives them or shares His power and Authority with His disciples. 

It was not that after when He concluded His mission on this earth He shared His power and Authority. 

This is very important because there are some people, when they are no longer to exercise their power and authority, then they share with others. This is because they can't do anything else with the power and authority. 

When they are in power and authority they do not like to share. They become more selfish and they want to control everything. Jesus never controlled anyone who were doing good works by using His power and Authority.

6) Jesus shares His power and Authority for a specific purpose

First of all to fight against the demon or devil who is the father of wickedness

Secondly to fight against all diseases which threaten the human existence, and specially the spirit diseases. 

Thirdly to proclaim the Kingdom of God, the message of Good News

Finally to heal the sick people and comfort them 

When we see the above mission it is very clear that Jesus Shares His power and Authority to do something good and Noble

The above mission definitely will bring about a lot of change, a change for the better, a change to lay the foundation to build the Kingdom of God. 

So sharing of power and authority is only to do good works and not bad things 

There are many who are misusing the power and authority given by God for their selfish purpose. We need to look at the logic of Jesus

7) Am I ready to share the power and authority?

All of us have some power and authority in the areas where we live or where we do our daily work. 

Father can share with his son 

Mother can share with her daughter in law 

Boss can share with his supervisor

Superior can share with other members 

Contractor can share with his workers 

Those who are in higher position and share with those who are under them 

8) Benefits of Sharing the Power and Authority

Lot of good work can be done

Lot of progress takes place 

Work load gets distributed and so the efficiency of the work improves 

A better coordination becomes possible

All gets involved in the mission in an active mode, which improves the quality of work 

All become responsible and they put their heart and soul to achieve something. 

If so why can't I share the power and authority?

Am I scared to do that? If so what is the fear

Do I have I wrong notion that only I can do the things and others can't

The fact is that the world will move better even without me - it is only by sharing the power and authority I facilitate the growth of the Kingdom of God

What do you think about this?

God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones.

Fr Maxim D’Souza

Jeppu Seminary

Mangalore