Called and Sent

Jesus, while walking and teaching,  went around saying:  "Follow Me."   Later He went to a mountain and prayed,  followed by, choosing the twelve disciples. 

He chose men like: loud Peter.   Matthew, already unpopular as a governmental person, that ripped off the people.  Thomas is now known as a doubter.  We all know Judas betrayed Jesus.  Look around the room during your Bible study or those in your small group or maybe down the pew. You will see God chooses a variety of Human beings to call and send.

He soon sent these guys off to share the good news and heal the sick.  It seems to me,  that was a well rounded ministry.  They returned with good reports.

While fasting and praying, in the Book of Acts. The Holy Spirit called out Paul and Barnabas, and then the church sent them on their way.

We can doubt it or question God's decision, but God calls you and empowers us, for connection with God, others in the Church, and to do service in the community.

WILL WE GO?
   

INNERVIEW

From time to time it's always good to conduct a personal "Press conference."  We must ask ourselves good questions because  humanoids tend to, lie to self.  You can fool others, (even ourselves) in justifying what one says, does and thinks. We cannot trick or fool God.  Before we get to out of control, let's be real with ourselves, following that up with good self talk.  We/life will not be perfect, so we go through our journey trusting God day by day and trusting Christ as our only hope for eternity!

Innerview Questions:

1. What makes you happy?
2. What depresses you?
3. What makes you angry?
4. Who makes you angry?
5. What motivates you?  Are you procrastinating?
6. What do you do for others?
7. Who are your friends?
8. What do you read?
9. Where do you go for encouragement?
10. Why do you follow who/what you follow. Who do you lead?

Life is a journey, that can't be measured  (we don't know the duration), or  be compared to an others  journey.  A great idea as we travel this life;  have our eyes on the vision/dream God has given, see where we are and make adjustments as we ask our honest innerview questions.