Heart for the House Part 2
“Ordinary People, Extraordinary Mission”

Message Overview
In Luke 10, Jesus appoints seventy-two ordinary followers and sends them out to prepare the way. This was not just the “professionals” or the Twelve, it was regular people entrusted with an extraordinary mission. A heart for the house means recognizing that every believer is called, equipped, and sent. God does not ask for perfection, but obedience.

Sent, Not Settled (Luke 9:57–62; 10:1)
Jesus confronted people who wanted to follow Him “later” after their plans, their comfort, or their inheritance. But He said, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service.” Following Jesus means going all in. The 72 were ordinary people who said yes and stepped into His mission.

The Harvest is Plentiful (Luke 10:2; Acts 18:9–10)
We see brokenness and think it is hopeless. Jesus sees a harvest and says it is plentiful. God told Paul in Corinth, “I have many people in this city.” The same is true here, there are many in Union County who will believe when we go. The need is not the harvest, it is the workers. And Jesus says the answer is prayer.

Lambs Among Wolves (Luke 10:3)
Jesus sends His people into dangerous places, not as strong predators but as weak sheep. Sheep do not survive by strength or brilliance, they survive because they have a shepherd. Ministry feels risky, but we go in God’s power, not our own. Greater is He that is in you than he who is in the world.

Clear Instructions, Clear Purpose (Luke 10:4–9)
Jesus gave the 72 specific steps for their mission, stay focused, bring peace, heal the sick, proclaim the kingdom. In the same way, our church is building clear systems to equip and send people into ministry. Organization is not the goal, mission is. Systems simply help us make sure no one falls through the cracks as God calls people to serve.

Known by God, Not by Name (Luke 10:17)
We do not know the names of the 72, but God does. Their faithfulness mattered more than their fame. Like the unknown usher who seated Billy Graham in 1934, small acts of obedience can change the world. We do not serve for recognition, we serve because the King has called us.

Heart for the House
A heart for the house means stepping into God’s call even when it feels risky, ordinary, or unseen. Every believer has a place at the table. Every disciple is sent. God’s house is built when ordinary people say yes to an extraordinary mission.

The Gospel Connection
Jesus did not just send us, He went first. He entered our world, bore our sin, and rose again to give us life. Because He was sent, we too are sent to share His good news.

This Week’s Challenge
Pray Luke 10:2 every day this week: “Lord of the harvest, send out workers into Your harvest field.” And then ask yourself: Am I willing to be the answer to my own prayer?