Sender and Receiver

Scripture
Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead— ² and all the brothers and sisters with me,
To the churches in Galatia:

³ Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, ⁴ who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, ⁵ to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.  Galatians 1:1-5

The Observant Part

Did you notice the sender and receiver information in this letter to the churches in Galatia? I'm not referring to the customary "to" and "from" that is in all letters.  I'm talking about the fact that Paul calls himself an apostle SENT "by Jesus Christ and God the Father."  He also makes it clear that he is sent as a result of what he has RECEIVED - "the Lord, Jesus Christ who gave himself for our sins."

The Journey Part
I have received an incredible gift from God - salvation through Jesus Christ.  That not only gives me a destiny, but a mission.  It is the mission that Jesus gave all of His disciples to go and make disciples.  I am thankful to be sent, because I am thankful for what I have received.