Disciples Called and Sent

This episode of 'God's Word for Life' explores the theme of discipleship through the lens of Jesus sending out the twelve disciples and later the seventy others, emphasizing that believers are called not only to hear God's voice but to be sent out in divine power and authority. The story of Father Damien, a priest who selflessly served lepers in Hawaii despite contracting leprosy himself, serves as a powerful illustration of faithful obedience in a 'Satan's territory'—a world marked by spiritual and physical suffering. The host, LJ Harry, draws parallels between Damien’s mission and the modern Christian’s calling to minister in broken places, especially where sin—compared to leprosy—has ravaged lives. Jesus empowered His followers not just with miraculous abilities but with covenantal authority, showing that ministry is not about hierarchy or pedigree but about faithful availability. The episode highlights how Jesus multiplied His impact by sending out others, demonstrating that true spiritual influence grows not through control but through delegation and trust. The narrative culminates in a call to personal response: to be sensitive to God’s call, to step forward in obedience, and to rejoice not in miracles alone, but in the eternal reality that our names are written in heaven.