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Later the Master selected seventy and sent them ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he intended to go.
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He gave them this charge: "What a huge harvest! And how few the harvest hands. So on your knees; ask the God of the Harvest to send harvest hands.
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"On your way! But be careful - this is hazardous work. You're like lambs in a wolf pack.
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"Travel light. Comb and toothbrush and no extra luggage. "Don't loiter and make small talk with everyone you meet along the way.
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"When you enter a home, greet the family, 'Peace.'
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If your greeting is received, then it's a good place to stay. But if it's not received, take it back and get out. Don't impose yourself.
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"Stay at one home, taking your meals there, for a worker deserves three square meals. Don't move from house to house, looking for the best cook in town.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.