Israel is reunited with Joseph and the whole tribe settle in Egyptian controlled territory and are thus saved from famine. This joy of course, as do all things human, fades away in time and the Israelites grow into a problem in the Egypt of Moses' time. God's providential care of his people continues in human time and in our world . In Jesus' day all these history's of God's dealings with his people were well known and supported the Temple. The Prophets who were gifted by God to preach to Israel were known from Synagogue preaching.

 Jesus presents his disciples with a mission to preach to the towns of Israel and warns them that people are dangerous so they have to be on their guard. This is no the time for "turning the other cheek" they have to abandon the lost causes and get on with their task . Their words will come from the Holy Spirit so there  is no need to worry about their presentation skills. 

The closing sentence of this morning's Gospel, however, presents us with the problematic  "I tell you solemnly you will not have gone the round of the towns of Israel before the Son of  Man comes".

Dear Lord let me be active in my faith and let the littleness of insect bites be not my main focus today. You are my God and I  accept that even little problems are known to you. Everything  is in your loving care. praise be to you Father Son and Holy Spirit.