Next time you feel discouraged about your faithfulness, effectiveness, character, or qualifications, consider this: If I'm reading this right the 12 are hung up on their own personal preferences and protections while the 72 are sent to do amazing things. Yet the 12 are still the 12, and the 72 are not to boast in their personal accomplishments.
Real disciples follow Jesus - however well they are able. And that is our calling. And our names are recorded in heaven.
