I'm Not! They Weren't Either...Are You?

I'm talking about being perfect... and I'm talking about the twelve followers of Jesus.

Obviously, none of us are perfect. We all make mistakes, we all have some room to grow. And these men were not exception! They didn't even spend their time studying scripture, didn't have degrees, smelled like fish and didn't always have their act together. So why on earth would Jesus choose them to follow him?

Jesus' disciples were his very best friends while he was here on earth. He chose men that were, well, human! He said to them, "Come and follow me. I will make you fishermen for me." He opens that invitation to us as well. The 12 had an important job of telling everyone they knew about Jesus and about all that he had done while he was around. It didn't matter that they couldn't hold it together all day, everyday. It didn't matter that they weren't Bible scholars.

But the Lord said to me, “My grace is enough for you. When you are weak, then my power is made perfect in you.” So I am very happy to brag about my weaknesses. Then Christ’s power can live in me.” 1 Corinthians 12:9 (ICB)

All that mattered was that they were ready to leave everything behind and follow Him, are you?

Announcements

•Meet Me at the Manger! HD is getting ready for our 2009 Christmas play. If your children 1st - 6th grade are interested in trying out for an acting role, vocal solo, or group choreography, sign up in the lobby this weekend! Tryouts will be Next Wednesday, Sept 9th.

•Check out Family Life's new devotional called IMPRINT. If you are on Facebook, check out the new Radiant Family Life Fanpage!
1. Login into you facebook page and become a fan. You can just copy and paste “IMPRINT: Radiant Church Family Devotionals” into the search spot and then click “become a fan”
2. After you have become a fan then post the link on your wall encouraging others to become a fan!
If you have a Twitter account you can also post the link to the fan page there. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/IMPRINT-Radiant-Church-Family-Life-Devotionals/142851625338?ref=share

See you all this weekend :)