Day 27 - Luke 6:12-19

12 Around this time, Jesus went outside the city to a nearby mountain, along with a large crowd of His disciples. He prayed through the night to God. 13 The next morning, He chose 12 of them and gave each a new title of “emissary.”(apostle)

14 They included Simon (Jesus called him Peter) and Andrew (Simon’s brother); James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; 15 Matthew and Thomas; James (son of Alphaeus) and Simon (known as the Zealot); 16 Judas (son of James) and the other Judas (Judas Iscariot, who later betrayed Jesus).

17 The whole crowd of disciples (including the 12 now designated as His emissaries) came down together, and they stood on a level area nearby. They were joined by an even greater crowd of people who had come from across the whole region—from all of Judea, from Jerusalem, from the coastal areas of Tyre and Sidon. 18 These people came to hear Jesus teach and to be healed by Jesus of their diseases. Those who were troubled by demonic spirits were liberated.

19 Everyone wanted to touch Jesus because when they did, power emanated from Him and they were healed.


Tori's Comments:
Do we seek Jesus like these people? Desperate for Him to cleanse us and heal us?



Terrie's Comments:
Jesus went an prayed through the night before he chose who would be his apostles.  These would be those who would be with him as constant companions and students.  They would also help with his ministry.  Do we pray when we have important decisions to make about friendships or other relationships?  How about when we make a decision to mentor someone or be mentored by someone?  These are important things to be guided by God in.




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