Prayer of the Day

Daily Prayer

September 18th, 2015

At this stage of his journey Jesus had chosen the twelve apostles to accompany him through the towns and villages but Luke tells us that they were also accompanied by women.  These women had been healed of various sicknesses and diseases and in gratitude they took it upon themselves to take care of and provide for Jesus and his apostles.  Through Jesus these women had learned that real friendship with God was possible.  Mary probably accompanied them also even though she is not mentioned here by Luke. Walking with Jesus meant accepting the growing hatred and rejection of the scribes and Pharisees.  In our world walking with Jesus can also bring hatred and rejection but friendship with Jesus makes everything worthwhile.