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Wednesday, May 14, 2008, St. Matthias
Acts 1:15-17, 20-26, Psalm 113, John 15:9-17
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ARE YOU CHOOSE-ABLE?
"They then drew lots between the two men." —Acts 1:26
Matthias was chosen as an apostle to replace Judas. Joseph was not chosen;
he was passed over. Have you ever been passed over for a job promotion,
turned down for a prettier girl or handsomer guy, or lost out to your
sibling for a parent's attention? Then what do you do?
All we know about Joseph is the following:
* Joseph followed Jesus wherever He went (Acts 1:21).
* Joseph was faithful over the long haul. He stayed in the company of
the disciples from beginning to end (Acts 1:22).
* Joseph did not seek honors for himself; he was nominated by the
others (Acts 1:23).
* Joseph was such a powerful, faithful disciple that he was worthy of
being considered for apostleship.
* Joseph joined the leaders and Matthias in humbly seeking God's will
(Acts 1:24) regarding who was to be chosen.
* Joseph was ready to serve God if he was chosen.
After Matthias was chosen, we hear no more about Joseph. However, it's
likely that Joseph responded to not being chosen by living the same
faithful, committed life as always. Joseph may not have been chosen, but
he was choose-able.
Like Joseph, we can be faithful slaves of God, "each of [us] doing only
what the Lord assigned" us (1 Cor 3:5). Even if we are passed over for
some position or favor, we are always chosen and precious in the sight of
God (1 Pt 2:4, RNAB). Choose to stay faithful, thankful, and humble.
Prayer: Father, I am Your servant. Do with me as You will. I will serve
you with gladness in whatever way You choose (Ps
Promise: 100:2). "He raises up the lowly from the dust; from the dunghill
He lifts up the poor." —Ps 113:7
Praise: True to the mission of Jesus, St. Matthias was overshadowed by the
Holy Spirit on Pentecost.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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