Called, Capable and Commissioned

Matthew 10:1 KJV

And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.

To the twelve Jesus gave

A Call

I see in the call a type of affection. Jesus invited them to come toward Him. Since man's fall, there had been a wall separating men from God. Now God through Christ is inviting men to come to Him.

A Capability

The word power here is not the same as the root for dynamite. This one means influence, authority or ability. Whom the Lord calls the Lord enables.

A Commission

Jesus sent them on a mission. None of us is called simply to enjoy the fellowship. We are all called to the mission of the Lord.