Matthew 10:1-4. Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.
Evangelists are those whom God calls according to His sovereign purpose—the proclamation of the gospel and the ministry of healing. They are not self-appointed, nor are they selected based on human qualifications, but on God’s grace. To them, God entrusts authority over the kingdom of darkness so that the work of Christ may be revealed through their lives. Jesus said,
“For you did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you” (John 15:16).
Before sending them into the world, God first calls them into fellowship with Himself. The priority is not doing, but being with Him:
“He appointed twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach and to have authority to drive out demons” (Mark 3:13–15).
Jesus did not choose the influential, the wealthy, or the religious elite, such as the Pharisees or scribes. Instead, He called ordinary people from Galilee—men without status in the eyes of the world. This was not because weakness is required for evangelism, but because God’s power is revealed apart from human boasting. Paul explains this divine wisdom clearly:
“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God…” (1 Corinthians 1:18–25).
God deliberately chose what the world considers weak and foolish so that no one may boast before Him. He saves through the preaching of the gospel itself—what the world dismisses as weakness is, in fact, the very power of God.
Therefore, God has never relied on those who treat the gospel as something secondary or intellectual. Instead, He delights to save the world through the “foolishness of preaching”—the simple proclamation of Christ.
If you feel weak, do not be discouraged. Rather, learn to boast in your weakness. For it is precisely there that Christ’s power rests on you. When you are weak in yourself, you discover true strength in Him (2 Corinthians 12:1–10).
Trust the One whose “foolishness” is wiser than all human wisdom, and whose “weakness” is stronger than all human strength. God has called you with eternity in mind. Though you may feel lacking in many ways, Christ who lives in you is sufficient, complete, and perfect. Be assured that the good work God began in you will continue until it is fully completed on the day of Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:6).
God uses those who hunger for His Word and the gospel—those who share the mind of Christ Jesus, whose hearts are broken over what breaks God’s heart, and who are willing to follow Christ to the end. He uses those who consider their lives worth nothing compared to the calling of finishing the race and completing the task entrusted to them (Acts 20:24).
If you have received and believed the gospel as the ultimate answer to your life, then you are God’s chosen instrument to proclaim the name of Jesus Christ to all nations. Your response is simple yet eternal: answer His urgent call and follow Him.
Prayer. Father, I thank You for choosing me as Your instrument for the gospel. I am weak and lacking in every way, but I will gladly boast in my weakness so that the power of Christ may be revealed in me. Take my life and use it for Your purpose. In Jesus’ name, Amen.