Daily Devotion (English) – 15.02.2021

The lot fell on you 

“And they cast their lots and the lot fell on Matthias. And he was numbered with the eleven apostles.” – Acts 1:26

It is not an easy task to get selected for the International Cricket team and secure a place on the list of players. It is still more difficult to be picked for the most welcome T20 squad. Natarajan, a young cricketer from Tamilnadu deserved to secure a place in the 15 member Indian team that proceeded to Australia on October 26th 2020. Two of the players were injured in the second match played on 26th October. So just like lot falling on him, Natarajan was making his entry in the international dream debut in the third ODI. With a poor family background and without any support or recommendation he entered the ground and exhibited his sterling performance in his maiden ODI. Indian captain Virat Kohli handed the trophy to Natarajan after the team won the T20 series. Kardik Pandya sang his praise. Natarajan steered the team to incredible win and brought laurels of victory not only to his family and native village but also to Tamilnadu. He has retained his place in the International Indian team permanently. 

In the first chapter of the book of Acts we read that Judas, out of greed yielded to satan and betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver coins. Later he committed suicide. So, to take Judas’ office, they cost their lots and the lot fell on Matthias. So, it was an honor to him to be one of the twelve apostles. Matthias would not even have dreamt about this title. But when the lot fell on him, he took part in the ministry and apostleship diligently. He was numbered with the eleven apostles.

Dear friends, we may receive the calling of God for ministry like the falling of lot. We may be prompted through messages, situations and while meditating on the word of God to do ministry. We must reciprocate and respond to the calling and take action by committing ourselves for God’s ministry. We can uphold the ministries or help in moulding the ministers. Matthias did his best when he was given the opportunity. Natarajan grabbed the given opportunity and made an all-out effort to perform his best. If the lot falls on us for doing ministry, let us do it with all our might and bring blessing to our nation. 
-    T. Sankarrajan

Prayer Request:
Pray to God to bless the families who have adopted the villages.

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