He appointed twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach Mark 3:14
For three years plus, Jesus devoted Himself to the disciples. Men who got the seat primarily so they could be with Him. He took time to teach, provide, lead, shield, care, defend, inspire, secure, and give them a sense of purpose. They were illiterate folk who held no real promise until they hobnobbed with Jesus. Nevertheless, they learnt many lessons, tasted the power of the world to come, and handled the keys to the Kingdom.
To leave Jesus alone the second time would
come with eternal separation from God.
The provision has been made; the veil has been torn, and
access to the Father is now unhindered. Beloved, seeing
God's amazing love and grace, the wise thing to do,
is to accept the great salvation offered so freely.
Shalom!
