To give up everything and follow Him on a daily basis. Not knowing where you are going to spend your night...and what to eat...or what forces of evil you might encounter.
I think the apostles were men of courage!
Imagine that!
2007-09-02 13:17:19 · 23 answers · asked by Nina, BaC 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
i think they were men of extreme gullability.
thats assuming jesus existed of course.
2007-09-02 13:20:33 · answer #1 · answered by johnny.zondo 6 · 6⤊ 4⤋
Excellent question. I've never stopped to ponder the disciples' lives during Jesus's time here on earth. A whole lot of uncertainties but a whole lot of faith in their leader, Jesus. Just think how amazing Christ was at that time, doing things no man had ever done before, all for the good of others. This scared the heck out of the political leaders which probably risked the futures of His disciples, too. It's interesting to consider their lives. Thanks.
2007-09-02 20:36:10 · answer #2 · answered by gentle understanding 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I agree that they were men of courage. We have great men of courage today to though....maybe it was easier on them in some ways because they could see Jesus...we have Missionaries today who are trying to take the message into places like the Middle East,,,who are always in danger..... "I Can Only Imagine".....: ) They are all very brave and we owe them so much love and respect for their tenacity and grit.
2007-09-02 20:34:27 · answer #3 · answered by dreamdress2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm with Repentandlive....
I could go through a lot of suffering, hardship and self-denial to actually get to be with Christ.
I spent some time once with an international celebrity (over a period of many months) and I literally would have to talk sternly to myself, in order to act "normally."
I cannot imagine how it would be, to walk with the Creator of the Universe, the Author of Life and Friend of Sinners , knowing that He really KNEW me (not just judged me by how I appeared to be) and still loved me.
I truly cannot imagine.
2007-09-02 20:33:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Never thought about it but since you ask. Probably not much of a life just taking hand outs and hyping up a coming visit by their leader to draw crowds. Much the same as evangelists do now. I have often wondered if they even existed since the whole story of Jesus follows the stories of Horus and Mithra so closely. Very, very close as a matter of fact.
2007-09-02 20:29:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Thank you for asking this question Nina. What you have asked has started me to think about it (again). I think it must have been a marvelous life to walk with the Messiah Yeshua himself. It is completely about faith, trusting in Him, and His holy grace that He longs to lavish on each of us. I am walking with Him now. I know He lives in my heart, and He has promised me a place with Himself forever in Heaven.
"May the LORD bless you and keep you; may the LORD make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace." (Numbers 6: 24-26)
PS I think you would be very blessed by a Christian video series. I saw one (or maybe 2-3 in the series, but I'm not sure,) that I really liked called "In the Dust of the Rabbi" by Ray Vander Laan. Just about any Christian Bookstore should be able to order it for you. Shalom and God Bless. :)
2007-09-02 20:46:24 · answer #6 · answered by Narnia 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, they had to have courage to die for something they believed so strongly. But, I think that the Holy Spirit got them through what they had to get through.
There are those today who are martyred for Christ. They put their lives out on the line everyday for Him. The missionaries in terribly dangerous places, that may lose their lives at anytime, but are willing to do so. In the end times, persecution will worsen. That's when we will be refined in the fire. Hold onto your faith, and "don't worry about those who can hurt your body, but the one who can hurt your soul!" Keep watch and pray!! God Bless
2007-09-02 20:33:37 · answer #7 · answered by byHisgrace 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They were brave men who were chosen by Jesus. Imagine a stranger coming to you at work and saying "Follow me." Would you drop whatever you were doing to follow him? I admire their choices.
They were ordinary men who became extraordinary because they chose to follow Jesus. Even though they did not understand everything He taught during His lifetime, they remembered when it was important. They became powerful witnesses to His Resurrection.
Simon Peter was impulsive & bold. I love that he proclaimed Jesus the Son of God. Even though he denied Jesus 3 times, Peter was the first to recognize Jesus on the shore after the desciples went fishing after Jesus's death. And Jesus forgave Peter for denying Him.
2007-09-02 20:30:52 · answer #8 · answered by justanotherone 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, being a revolutionary against an invading power and following someone who claims they are going to bring about the kingdom of god is pretty radical.
Just like the people who follow Muktadr Al-Sadr.
2007-09-02 20:21:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Back then, life was based completely on family. Your trade was your father's trade, you learned what he knew, the foundation for your future life came from your inheritance. Jesus was calling on them to leave their ordered lives into the complete unknown.
2007-09-02 20:21:43 · answer #10 · answered by Skunk 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes you are right .
That's not unlike our missionaries of today .
Every time one of my family go's to a third world country to bring Gods word to them I am amazed at what could have happened to them but Jesus was with them and protected them .
Like my daughter said to me they can't take my life ,I've already given it to God.
2007-09-02 20:40:29 · answer #11 · answered by Elaine814 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋