Acts 1:12-26
In this account of the choosing of Matthias as the apostle to replace Judas Isacriot, we talked about the fact that Peter relied upon the words of Christ in laying out the qualifications of the new apostle. Peter, knowing that Jesus' promises were for those who were with Him "from the beginning" and that his witnesses must have seen the ascension limited the choice to two men: Barsabbas and Matthias.
What we didn't have a lot of time to talk about was the apostles' prayer, wherein they say, "You, Lord, who know the hearts of all men..." (v. 24) The apostles go on to make it clear that the choice was God's choice, just as they all had been selected by Jesus. Further, the apostles are clearly demonstrating their reliance upon God to select the man with the right heart. The emphasis, here, is on a man unlike Judas the betrayer. In affirming that the new man will be God's choice, they are also showing their understanding that God had known Judas' heart, as well, and that the events leading to Christ's crucifixion were all within God's control and plan.
How do you react when events occur that cause you to wonder what God is doing? Do you rely on God's omniscient goodness, or do you rely on your own understanding and limited perspective?
In this account of the choosing of Matthias as the apostle to replace Judas Isacriot, we talked about the fact that Peter relied upon the words of Christ in laying out the qualifications of the new apostle. Peter, knowing that Jesus' promises were for those who were with Him "from the beginning" and that his witnesses must have seen the ascension limited the choice to two men: Barsabbas and Matthias.
What we didn't have a lot of time to talk about was the apostles' prayer, wherein they say, "You, Lord, who know the hearts of all men..." (v. 24) The apostles go on to make it clear that the choice was God's choice, just as they all had been selected by Jesus. Further, the apostles are clearly demonstrating their reliance upon God to select the man with the right heart. The emphasis, here, is on a man unlike Judas the betrayer. In affirming that the new man will be God's choice, they are also showing their understanding that God had known Judas' heart, as well, and that the events leading to Christ's crucifixion were all within God's control and plan.
How do you react when events occur that cause you to wonder what God is doing? Do you rely on God's omniscient goodness, or do you rely on your own understanding and limited perspective?
posted by Tim Knotts @ 8:27 AM
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