Jesus doesn't call the qualified; he qualifies the called.
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1. What is a skill, talent or area in which you feel you have somewhat of an expertise? Likewise, what is an area in which feel completely inadequate?
2. If you struggle to say, "Yes" to something before you're ready, what's the main reason behind your hesitation?
Discuss
1. In Matthew 9:35-38 it states that Jesus had compassion on the crowd because they were confused and helpless. How do you respond when you are in a place of confusion and helplessness? How has God shown up for you?
2. In Acts 4:13 we see that John and Peter are seen as ordinary men with no special training, but they had also been with Jesus. How is that an encouragement for you when you have feelings of inadequacy?
3. Why do you think Jesus told the disciples to pray for workers instead of immediately sending them out? What might that reveal about the dependence on God?
4. What does it mean that authority comes from Jesus and not from human ability? How does this shape what God might be calling you into today?
5. What parallels do you see between the disciples being sent in Matthew 10 and the church being ambassadors in 2 Corinthians 5:20?
Action Steps
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Pray
Jesus, thank You that You see us. You see where we are and what we’re carrying—and
still, You call us into something greater. Today, we say yes to that calling. Help us step
into the “more” You created us for. Use our lives to make a difference. Make us
workers in Your harvest. We don’t want to sit on the sidelines—we want to be part of
what You’re doing in the world around us.