Matthias Chosen by God

God's Urgent Call
Calling of Prophets

Called to Witness

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

Peter proposed a motion for the group to select a replacement for Judas.  They prayed so that they would receive divine guidance and ensure God's choice was clear. The group of men did not call Matthias.  God called Matthias.

Pray

Pray that when God calls you will respond obediently.  Pray to be filled with the Holy Spirit so that you might have an intimate relationship with God, the one who created you and who has now called on you to act in God's name.