THE WORD BECAME FLESH

Wednesday of 23^rd week in ordinary time, 2021

                                                                                                                     Col2:6-15

Ps145

Luke6:12-19

He named Apostles

The gospel (Luke 6:12-19) presents one of the critical moments in the life and ministry of Jesus. He needed to choose from among his followers, those who will work closely with him. Luke describes how he went about it, "It happened that in these days Jesus went out into the hills to pray; and all night he continued in prayer to God. And when it was day, he called his disciples, and chose from them twelve, whom he named Apostles..." We must examine ourselves on our attitude to life and prayer, particularly when we have to make those critical decisions. Jesus will have to hand over the leadership of the church, and the work of evangelisation to these people. Not only that, he needed those who could fulfil what the scriptures had foretold, which accounts perhaps for why he chose ordinary men, men who were not perfect. They had the freedom to do their will, even while belonging to the inner circle of disciples. They will be named Apostles. Sometimes, we are very careful to choose those who are perfect only, the best team possible. The imperfect also have their roles to play, if only we learn to listen to God in prayer, and rely on his help to make the right choices.

Let us pray: Lord, imperfect though I am, I abandon myself to you, use me for your glory. Amen.