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Creation: A Divine Cycle
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The Forerunner of the Savior

Acts 1:21-26  The Message

^21-22 “Judas must now be replaced. The replacement must come from the company of men who stayed together with us from the time Jesus was baptized by John up to the day of his ascension, designated along with us as a witness to his resurrection.”

^23-26 They nominated two: Joseph Barsabbas, nicknamed Justus, and Matthias. Then they prayed, “You, O God, know every one of us inside and out. Make plain which of these two men you choose to take the place in this ministry and leadership that Judas threw away in order to go his own way.” They then drew straws. Matthias won and was counted in with the eleven apostles.

For Reflection

To select a replacement for Judas, the Eleven selected from among those who followed the Disciples from the time of Jesus baptism.   It was important that the newcomer not be a newbie.  Justis and Matthias were nominated and in order to decide which should minister as a disciple. straws were drawn.  Was Matthias selected by God or chance?  Jewish tradition governed the lottery.  Prayers were offered to God to chose when no clear choice presented itself.  An so it was done, Matthias was selected by God.

Pray

Pray that you, like Matthias, will accept God's call.   Prat that you will fulfill the promise of God's call for your life.