Wednesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time

In today's Gospel, Jesus calls the Twelve Apostles by name and sends them out on a mission. What is interesting is that He did not choose perfect people. They had different personalities, backgrounds, strengths, and weaknesses, and some would later doubt, argue, misunderstand Him, and even fail Him. Yet Jesus still called them and trusted them with a mission. God does not always call the most qualified people, but He forms and equips those who are willing to follow.

This is something we experience in our own communities too. Sometimes we are invited to lead a household, give a talk, facilitate a group, serve in an event, or simply accompany someone in their faith journey, and our first thought is, “Kaya ba nako?” The Apostles remind us that service is not about having everything figured out or being the most talented person in the room. We simply begin with a willing heart, learn along the way, and trust that God will work through our strengths and even our weaknesses. When Jesus calls and sends us, He does not expect us to go alone. He goes with us.