Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld.”

Back in the days when I worked for a living, I sometimes had a boss who didn't understand the three critical elements of management that are displayed here. 1) He delegates the task that He has been given by the Father to me. Now, I know where I'm going; Matthew 28:19 takes care of any questions I might have on this point. 2) He makes sure I am correctly equipped for my assignment. Don't send me out to mow the lawn with a set of fingernail clippers. He provides me with all the power of the Holy Spirit. 3) He lays out the scope of the assignment. I am to lead others into lives as disciples of Jesus Christ, teaching them all He has given to me. And under the Spirit's leadership, nurture those who display the fruit of the Spirit.

Morning: Psalm 50

Mid-day: 119:9-16

Evening: Psalm 126

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