Jesus... set time aside for the training of the twelve. With a world of
millions to reach, Jesus budgeted the majority of His time to be with
just a few simple men.
Prime time was invested in taking
them through the Scriptures and sharing His heavenly insights. Key
moments were spent sharing ministry with individuals and permitting them
to watch every action and hear every word. Special days were set aside
to explain to them the deeper meanings of His talks to the crowds. And
valuable hours were seized in order to debrief them when they returned
from assignments, to rebuke them when they failed, and to affirm them
when they succeeded.
We might have been tempted to ask
more than once why Jesus was spending so much valuable time with a group
of simple-minded men when He could have taught men who could have
intellectually appreciated His theological expertise. But Jesus was
aware of where true importance lies, where the priorities are. And where
your priorities are, there your time will be. (pp. 71-12) -- Ordering Your Private World, Gordon MacDonald
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