GOSPEL READING: MATTHEW 10:1-7
Jesus called the twelve from his followers. He had many followers. But he chose only twelve. He called only those who were with him for some time. He did not pick the one who just appeared on that day. The chosen apostles were with Jesus for some time and they have experienced him. This acquaintance and experience was essential to be chosen as an apostle.
He gave them power over unclean spirits and sicknesses and evil itself. The primary work of the apostles was to remove evil from among creation. Evil is in the world and its influence is destroying the creation. Through their ministry they have to announce the nearness of the arrival of the kingdom of God.
இயேசுவின் பின் பல சீடர்கள் வந்தனர். அவர்களில் சிலர் அவரோடு தங்கி அவரின் போதனைகளையும் செயல்களையும் கண்டனர். இந்த அனுபவமிக்க சீடர்களில் பன்னிருவரை இயேசு அழைக்கிறார். அவர்கள் தீமையை அழித்து இறையாட்சியை நிறுவ பணிக்கிறார்.
