Seize the Moment – Day 492

The Disciples: James, son of Alpheus & Simon the Zealot

 Matthew 19:28 (NLT)

 

“Jesus replied, “I assure you that when the world is made new, and the Son of Man sits upon his glorious throne, you who have been my followers will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.”

 

While the scriptures do not have a lot to say about him, James the son of Alphaeus was a witness to Jesus’ years of ministry on earth and His resurrection. He was empowered by the Holy Spirit and a leader in the early church alongside the other apostles. Tradition says that James, son of Alphaeus, evangelized in Persia (modern-day Iran) and was martyred there.

 

Simon the Zealot may have been associated with the political group that wanted to overthrow Rome’s control over the Jewish people, or he may have been extremely passionate about the Word of God. Either way, when he became a disciple of Jesus, he learned that Jesus came not to fight flesh and blood for a nation, but spiritual forces for souls. Jesus made it clear that salvation was available for everyone, healing and preaching to anyone willing to listen. Simon went on to be a missionary to Persia, where he died a martyr’s death.

 

Once again, these men were not out to make a name for themselves, but rather make sure that people knew about the name of Jesus, the giver of life, hope, joy, grace and peace. It does not matter if people remember our names, but rather they remember the Name that is above all names, Jesus

 

 
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