* Jesus sends out His disciples to go before Him and preach.

* Matthew Henry - “the quality of the receiver determines the nature of the reception.”

* Notice that the person who is peaceful will receive peace.

* The person who isn’t peaceful will not receive it.

* The things that happen on the outside are a result of who the person is on the inside.

* Take a look at what seems to consistently happen to you on the outside.

* This will point to what’s going on on the inside.

* Are you always getting into arguments with people?

* Are you consistently getting ripped off and entangled in lawsuits?

* Is there a pattern of drama wherever you go?

* These are all signs pointing to the type of person you are.

* This isn’t “always” the case, but much of the time it’s true.

* (early Christians were persecuted consistently)

* Interpersonally it is true - how are you with your friends and family?

* The reverse is true as well.

* Are you rarely in an argument with others?

* Are you rarely if ever in a lawsuit?

* Is there a pattern of low drama in your life?

* You are a person of peace.

* Pay attention to what’s happening on the outside and you’ll discover what’s going on on the inside.