QUALITIES OF STRONG DISCIPLES!

Tuesday, May, 31, 2011

QUALITIES OF STRONG DISCIPLES!

Luke 6:12-13

12 And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.

13 And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;

          From those Jesus “called” he also “chose” twelve whom he named apostles. What did he see in the twelve that he did not see in the others? Let me suggest a few things.

1.       FAITHFULNESS!

1 Cor 4:2

2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.

Here the word “faithful” means “trustworthy!” We assign important tasks to the faithful.

2.       AVAILABLE!

Availability might best be described by its antonym. The very best tool is the one nearby. Shoes were never designed to be hammers but many a heel has driven a nail because it was available.

3.       APT TO TEACH!

1 Tim 3:2

2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

Didaktikos is the Greek word that is translated by our phrase “apt to teach.” Essentially it means “instructive” and I’m sure that Jesus must have seen something in the twelve that set them apart from the rest of the disciples. Jesus saw in some of the learners the potential to be teachers.

4.       TEACHABLE!

Prov 1:7-9

7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

9 For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.

Those who despise instruction will never do well. Are you faithful, available, and teachable? God wants to use you today.

Dear Lord, please find in me today the qualities you require that I might be usable and useful to you. AMEN