Luke 6:12-19
Jesus chooses his twelve apostles
Jesus went out into the hills to pray; and he spent the whole night in prayer to God. When day came he summoned his disciples and picked out twelve of them; he called them ‘apostles’: Simon whom he called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Simon called the Zealot, Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot who became a traitor.
He then came down with them and stopped at a piece of level ground where there was a large gathering of his disciples with a great crowd of people from all parts of Judaea and from Jerusalem and from the coastal region of Tyre and Sidon who had come to hear him and to be cured of their diseases. People tormented by unclean spirits were also cured, and everyone in the crowd was trying to touch him because power came out of him that cured them all.
Reflection:
In Luke 6:12-19, we see Jesus making a pivotal decision—choosing the twelve apostles—after spending an entire night in prayer, demonstrating his reliance on God’s guidance. His selection includes diverse individuals, even Judas Iscariot, who would later betray him, showing that God’s plan often unfolds through imperfect human instruments. After this, Jesus descends to meet the crowds, healing and teaching with divine power. This passage highlights the balance of solitude with God and active ministry, as well as Jesus’ compassion for all who seek him, regardless of their background or affliction.
Question for Reflection: How can I seek God’s guidance in my decisions and reflect Jesus’ compassion in my interactions with others?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, guide me in my choices as you sought your Father’s will in prayer. Fill me with your compassion to serve and heal those around me. May I trust in your plan, even when I don’t fully understand it. Amen.
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