Continued from the last reading.He was another of Matthew’s Gospel. His conversion (call) was Celebrated by a party he hosted to his former Colleagues.Thomas was also an apostle, one of the truly he doubted the Resurrections of Jesus.
Today’s Calling. We have said earlier that disciple is a learner and follower of a master.
You have to be a disciple before you can become a master. To declare yourself as a master without ever going through the period of discipleship is fake and fraudulent.
Remember the incident of the Seven Sons of Sacra who were referred to as Vagabond Jews. They tried to the Spirit adjure out of a possessed man but the Evil Spirit reapplied them.
Jesus I know, and paul I know, but who are you? (acts 19; 11-20. To be a disciple of Jesus Christ, you must receive a call in one form or the other.Could be direct as the case of Paul, or indirect like in the case of Timothy.
A call to discipleship is a serious matter. It dose not permit consideration for your material position or Social standing.It is a call to a New Life.
Elisha was not permitted to make any handover. No time to think about it, Matthew left his Custom table and followed jesus to on unknown world without visible means of income.The fishermen left their lucrative business.
A disciple was not allo0wed to go and bury his father. You will have to forsake all and follow.
Food Soul Reading. 1 Samuel 3: 1-10 1 kings 19: 19- 21.
Daily Spiritual Tonic 