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Monday, April 27, 2009
Just 12 Men
Jesus called his twelve followers together. Jesus gave them
power over evil spirits. Jesus gave them power to heal every
kind of disease and sickness. These are the names of the
twelve apostles : Simon (also called Peter) and his brother
Andrew; James, son of Zebedee, and his brother John; Philip
and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew, the tax collector;
James, son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the Zealot and
Judas Iscariot. Judas is the one that gave Jesus to his
enemies.
-- Matthew 10:1-4 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
What an interesting, amazing, and strange group to choose if your goal
is to forever change the world! But there they are. A dozen men who,
because of Jesus' life and resurrection and the power of the Spirit,
forever changed the history of our planet. We have such a great
temptation to revere these men because of the good they did. While we
must be appreciative of those who were faithful and paid the ultimate
price for their discipleship, we must also realize that the glory of
their service is found in their Master, not in that they were the
Master's servants. What makes them special is that Jesus called them
and gave them authority to do great works to bless others. I wonder
what he wants to do with us? I wonder what role he wants us to play in
his great work of redemption?
TODAY'S PRAYER:
O gracious God and Father, give me the heart to follow Jesus, the faith
to expect his great works to be done through me, and the humility to
give him all the glory for what happens that is good. In Jesus' name I
pray. Amen.
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