Scripture: 

Mark 3:14-15 Then He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach, and to have power to heal sicknesses and to cast out demons.

Observation:
Jesus appointed His twelve disciples, people with different characteristics and backgrounds, mostly fishermen, ordinary men. Jesus chosen them to carry His message despite their status and personalities. They are not perfect yet they responded and obeyed Him.

Some of them failed as they served and follow Jesus. Yet along the way, as they serve they were being transformed.

John and James were described as “sons of thunder” due to their impatience and impulsive behavior. But in the latter, we see John’s gospel focuses about love and loving one another.

Peter denied Jesus three times but he returned to Him with sincere repentance which lead him to serve more eagerly in the ministry until the end of his life.

Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus in return of thirty pieces of silver. Initially, he felt intense remorse yet chose to take his own life instead of drawing back to Jesus.

Some of disciples (like James) were shy, quiet and sometimes overlooked yet he remain faithful and humble.

Application:
Let us not waste nor take for granted the privilege given to us to serve in the ministry of Christ. Regardless of who we are, or what we can and what we can’t, whether we think of if we are worthy or not, the fact that we are called to serve is a great opportunity for us to follow Jesus and grow our relationship with Him and be transformed into a Christ- like being. Unlike Judas wag po nating sayangin yung salvation na natanggap natin. Wag po nating bitawan yung faith natin.

Let us pray,
Heavenly Father we thank You for the privilege of calling us to serve in Your ministry. Give us hearts willing to obey despite of our weakness, knowing that Your grace is enough to sustain us. Help us to keep our faith in You and hold on to You in times that we struggle and stumble. Give us a humble heart to repent when we fail You and come back closer to You. In Jesus name. Amen🙏🏼

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ELDER JOY S. - JCRC RIYADH