them to go out into a hostile world to share the good news.
however, jesus did not send them out alone, they had his spirit living within them. to be god's presence and to give them the courage, strength and abilities they needed to live and witness for god.
we have the holy spirit living within us today, therefore we need never be lonely. we can know god's presence all the time and be confident, whatever happens, that he is in control of our lives giving us everything we need. 