Luke 10:7 “And remain in the same house, eating and drinking such things as they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not go from house to house.”
The disciples were to stay with whomever had initially shown them hospitality. This was not intended as a burden upon the house they entered, but a blessing. The Lord would bless that house and make this not a bad situation, but a joy. To go from house to house while in a certain city might give people the idea that the disciples were just shopping the best. Remember, some homes they might enter would be poor, and the food the would be offered, meager.
But, this verse really gives us a lot in terms of how God’s ministers are to be paid and cared for. It shows that it is ok for the ministers of the gospel to be paid. But, it also shows that as ministers we are meant to server with the people, and live at their level. A rich minister serving among the poverty-stricken is not in view here. Jesus is telling His followers to live at the subsistence level of the home that took them in.
I don’t think this means that ministers can never do well financially. But, it definitely shows that this aspect is important to the message. A minister’s economic status is never meant to get in the way of the message. It should be obvious that ministers of the gospel are not living in the lap of luxury while the ones they minister to have practically nothing.
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your provision for Your children. But, Your provision is so much more than our daily material needs. You have given us a wellspring of life and joy and hope and peace! Thank You! As we minister to others, may we more that anything, show Your provision of these immaterial blessings in our lives and ministries. We love You and praise You, You are worthy! In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.