Were you ever in a group of friends, waiting to play some sport, while someone chose who got to be on which team, or even who got to play? It could be unnerving and even embarrassing – especially if you weren’t chosen.
Well, I have good news for you! Jesus chooses you for his team!
There was a time when Jesus chose his apostles, his inside team of 12, from the large number of disciples that were following him (Luke 6). He prayed all night, then made his selection. He chose ordinary, and even unlikely men, whose primary ability was apparently this: their availability. They wanted to submit and serve Jesus…