Call and Mission

Thursday, March 15 – Read Mark 3:13-19;  6:6b-13

Many followed Jesus and often traveled and ate with him. But Jesus called twelve to be disciples and apostles (meaning that he would send them out on missions of ministry). In Mark’s account, when Jesus calls them he takes them up on a mountain, a place considered closer to God (think Moses receiving the 10 Commandments). Then in Mark 6, having had time to teach them, Jesus sends the twelve out to proclaim the good news of the coming kingdom of God, and to heal the sick and cast out demons. Jesus sends them out with no provisions other than the authority he gives them. They are to trust God and Jesus’ directions.

Reflection Questions: Do you feel yourself to be one of Jesus’ disciples? What is your sense of how he has called you? What has been your response?

Prayer: Dear God, I feel like I need so many provisions to keep myself safe and to be prepared to follow Jesus. Help me trust your guidance and direction. Amen.