Some may wonder why Jesus told his disciples not to go to the Gentiles or Samaritans. Didn’t Jesus go to the Samaritans (John 4:1-26, 28, 39-42)? Prophecy said that Jesus would be rejected by his own people first so he gave his disciples the same instructions. (Psalm 118:22; Mathew 21:42).
God does not present himself halfheartedly. He presents himself full force so that no one has an excuse if they reject him (Mathew 10:6-8). He gives his disciples power to heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead and cast out demons. He tells his disciples, “Freely you have received, freely give.” Yet in the end, the Jewish people rejected him though they had seen or experienced all these things (John 1:11).
God also presents himself to the world today. All people can see the beauty of his creation. By day they see the sand dunes, the rolling hills, the blue mountain ranges, the tall trees, the cactus blossoms, the orchids, the daisies, even the flowering weeds, the creeks, the rivers, the lakes, and the oceans. By night they see the sunsets, the massive stars, the planets, the whisper of galaxies, the sound of crickets and bull frogs, fireflies, lightening bugs, and night owls. All of these shout the attributes of God, his eternal power and his Godhead (Romans 1:20-20).
Every man and woman at one time understands the reality of God (John 1:9; Romans 1:18-23, 25). Take some time today to let him speak to you once again through his creation. Let your heart rejoice.
