Reading Acts1:15-26

The Forgotten disciple

We know little of Matthias, after this snapshot, we hear nothing about him.

We know in verse 21, that although he wasn’t part of the inner group of apostles, he was closely  associated with them and saw everything that happened. So he was a man who stayed the course, he did not leave, when many so many were leaving.  Probably this is why he was chosen, because he could be trusted.

Can the same be said about you?

Secondly, he was chosen to be a witness to the resurrection.

Here was a man who was like the apostles who had seen the miracles Jesus had done, but also he was a witness of the resurrection.

Today we are to be witnesses of that resurrection, Jesus truly rose from the dead, it is not a figment of the apostles imagination.

These twelve men and others were going to tell the world that Jesus lives.

We don’t know where Matthias ended up, but we know that he played a full role on the day of Pentecost and was imprisoned at least twice for his faith, all of the apostles except John died a martyrs death, so we know that this forgotten apostle gave up his life.

Many people in the church live in the background, they are not at the front, but serve consistently behind the scenes.

Maybe you think, just because your name is not well known that you have been forgotten, but it hasn’t. God sees all your service and will reward you in due time, with a crown of life.

JUST LIKE MATTHIAS

Tell people of the resurrection of Jesus, that he is alive.

God bless you

Kk