REACTIONS
Today's reading:  Mark 3-4

"Then he selected twelve of them to be his regular companions, calling them apostles."  Mark 3:14 NLT

There were more than twelve following Jesus through the hills of Galilee.  There may have even been more than twelve invited to walk up the mountain that day.

Jesus knew who needed chosen for the role of apostle, and who didn't.

And knowing all that He does, the reactions to being chosen or not, might very well have been the heaviest matter tipping the scales.

How do we do when not chosen for something important in God's business?  Something up front?  Something spotlighted?  Something that will give recognition and pats on the back?  Something fun?  Something easy?

How do we react when we are selected to serve in a larger capacity?  Does it go to our head?  Do feeling of pride override feelings of humility and honor?  Do we take on airs?  Do fellow servants clamor to serve beside you, or have you the tendency to run most away?

We've all been selected.  In one role or another.  What is our reaction to that call?