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What kind of people does God choose to build His kingdom? In Matthew 10:1-4, we discover a profound truth that shatters our worldly expectations. Jesus deliberately selected twelve ordinary men—fishermen, tax collectors, and various other commoners—to become His apostles and carry His message to the world.

The extraordinary aspect of this selection isn't found in the men themselves. These disciples weren't particularly educated, wealthy, influential, or even exceptionally virtuous. Some were prone to anger and violence, others to selfishness and doubt. They weren't the ones society would have chosen to lead a revolutionary movement. Yet this pattern of choosing seemingly unremarkable people runs throughout Scripture, from Noah and Abraham to Esther and David.

Why does God consistently choose the ordinary over the extraordinary? Because when remarkable things happen through unremarkable people, the glory goes to God alone rather than the human vessels He uses. As Paul explains in 1 Corinthians, "God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong."

Most significantly, Jesus didn't merely call these ordinary men—He equipped them. "He gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction." They weren't expected to serve in their own strength but through the supernatural power Christ provided. This same pattern continues today through the Holy Spirit's empowerment of believers.

This passage holds tremendous hope for anyone feeling inadequate for ministry. The qualification for serving God isn't our ability but our availability. Whether you're well-known or obscure, wealthy or struggling, eloquent or stammering—if you make yourself available to God's purposes, He will equip you with everything necessary to fulfill His calling on your life. Will you respond like Isaiah and say, "Here I am, Lord. Send me"?