Matt 10:8 Raise the Dead!

Matt 10:8  Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received!

I wonder how the disciples felt when Jesus told them to go out on their own and raise the dead? You can imagine the sarcastic reply if they had been British “Sure Jesus we will raise the dead –any other impossible things you would like us to do? Jesus was not asking his disciples to do anything he hadn’t already done. In the preceding chapters Jesus raised a dead girl and drove out demons and healed many. We don’t read of the disciples succeeding in raising the dead at this time but Jesus did not set any limit on what the disciples could do. Perhaps Jesus had more faith in what the disciples could do than they had themselves. Jesus certainly trusted in his followers and gave them the space and permission to do great things. Not only should we do the same as leaders but perhaps we should be more ambitious in what we aim for.  

Father, help me not to doubt but rather believe and pray for great things!