Matthew 10:1-7
And having called his twelve disciples together, he gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of diseases, and all manner of infirmities. And the names of the twelve Apostles are these: The first, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, Philip and Bartholomew, Thomas and Matthew the publican, and James the son of Alpheus, and Thaddeus, Simon the Cananean, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him. These twelve Jesus sent: commanding them, saying: Go ye not into the way of the Gentiles, and into the city of the Samaritans enter ye not. But go ye rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And going, preach, saying: The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
In Matthew 10:1-7, Jesus calls the Twelve and sends them out with authority to serve. Their mission begins not with personal ability, but with Christ’s calling and power. This Gospel reminds us that every disciple is entrusted with a mission. We may not be sent in dramatic ways, but we are called to bring healing, encouragement, and the nearness of God’s Kingdom into daily life. Jesus works through ordinary people who are willing to follow Him. Today, may we listen to His call and serve faithfully wherever He sends us.