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Mark 3: 14 He appointed twelve – designating them
apostles – that they might be with him and that he might send them out to
preach. (NIV)
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There is little done for eternal good by those who preach without having a real, personal relationship with Jesus Christ.* |
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From
among his disciples, Jesus singled out twelve to be his elite inner circle. Up
until this point, they had been – unknowingly - auditioning for the job. Now
they’re being enrolled in Bible college to prepare them for their new career
as preachers. They might not know it yet but the weight of the kingdom was
resting on their shoulders.
Jesus
would not send them out on their mission without some intensive training, but
being with Jesus was the most crucial part of their preparation. I believe that
we underestimate the importance of being with Jesus. Bible study and prayer and
good works – these are all activities.
Being with Jesus is about more than doing. We can’t become like Jesus if we
don’t know him. When we are with him, we absorb his words, his character, his
Spirit.
We
may be discouraged with the state of the church today. We tell ourselves that
God won’t let his church die out, but how can it continue like it is? I submit
that as long as the world contains at least twelve men who have been with
Jesus, the church will revive and thrive.
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