Bible scholars for generations have asked what Jesus hoped the disciples would begin to experience when they were sent out, two-by-two, and commanded to “carry no purse, no bag, no sandals.” Jesus sent them to share peace. They are to trust in the hospitality of local folks on their journey. Jesus invited them into one of the complex realities of our lives as the followers of Jesus: vulnerability. Vulnerability may be the true essence of our lives as human beings. When we embrace our vulnerability, we experience the depth of…
