Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils:

freely ye have received, freely give. Matthew 10:8

     They were ready. Jesus had given them the power to do all He commanded in His Name. He gave them specific instructions on what they did and didn’t need as well as which cities to go in to and which to stay out of.  He sent them specifically to the lost sheep. He answered questions before they were asked.

      He also included an admonishment to give freely. He didn’t want them charging for what they did. Oh, people would be hospitable and provide for their needs as they traveled but they were to accept no payment. As their boss Jesus would compensate them for their work: with a reward in Heaven rather than wages here which are nothing compared to God’s riches.

       You have all you have because of Me. Now behave like Me. Freely could also mean with no strings attached. Jesus warned them later that they would not always be welcome but where they were, they were to give blessings not so they would receive food and shelter but because they had. Give of the power with no expectations, no conditions: freely.

        Jesus could also be letting them know to give freely because they have an abundant supply. They will have what they need when they need it. They have it, a current active ownership. They had to use it in Jesus Name and God could limit their powers but for the most part their Boss wanted them going out in confidence. Confidence only Christ can give and only those who are true believers can have.

       All we need is all we have and all we have is all the world needs. So give freely in His Name.