How did Sai Baba utilize his devotees to carry out his work, even when they were at a distance from him?

Sai Baba's method of bestowing grace and carrying out his work involved empowering his devotees to act on his behalf. Chapter 18 explains that even while sitting in the Masjid, Baba could assign a task to someone, giving them his own power to ensure the work was completed. The primary example provided is Bapusaheb Jog, whom Baba told to read sacred books daily in the Wada. A further illustration is when Baba sends Madhavrao with a message for Shama, instructing Madhavrao to go to Shama's house, deliver the message about Dakshina, and then sit and talk with him. This shows Baba's skill in instructing devotees in various ways, using them as instruments to fulfill his will and extend his presence and teachings throughout the community.