Would it be right that you were picked at someone’s expense? First in being picked could be a miracle and gives room for opportunities to learn. Be aware that whether it served as a motivational tool is not compared to the priviledge of service. It would not be right to taunt another or look down at a person because they’re disadvantaged or disabled in any way.
Considering Paul I perceive that Christ called him to the gentiles because there was a need in His wisdom He thought he was designed and enabled to fulfil. Perhaps his upbringing as a Pharisee and in the culture would give him a depth and understanding to articulate the grace of the gospel to elites of his day. Though the power of the gospel will suffice, but those interested in the laws and promise of faith could benefit from a listen.
Today reading Apostle Paul’s letter we see clearly the painstaking effort to tell the stories of Christ with reference particularly to the theological prophecy and leaving an impression of the faith as intellectually sound. Those apostles who walked with Christ whilst He was on earth would bring the perspective to the gospel which is also richer and powerful but we see Christ is at work in all.
Consider Paul’s words:
1 Corinthians 3:6
“I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.”
Ephesians 3:8
“Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ”
2 Corinthians 5:16- “Therefore, from now on, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him thus no longer.”
And John’s:
1 John 1:1
“That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life.”
Each one to the measure of grace given. In all it’s important to see Christ at work- giving the increase, giving the ability to reach the lost. Rejoicing in Christ revealed as the son of man and the son of God most importantly. And thanks to God who works in us who believe, by faith.
God bless.
Evangelist Israel Okunwaye
