Peter and Paul, the two great stalwarts of the early Church were not the best of men around those times. They certainly were not the most capable and celebrated individuals in Israel of those days. Evaluating others among the apostles, there was John who was of an impeccable character. Someone who was also loved greatly by the Lord himself. Or there was Mathew or Luke the educated ones. But it was Peter, the illiterate, the fisherman, the mild, who was appointed as head of the apostles and ultimately given the keys of the Kingdom.
Paul was no saint. He was a scholar, yes, but if his history were to be examined, he would have been the last one to be approached for standing for Christ. Yet, he is the one who goes out to the non-Jews. Together with Peter, he plants the seed of Christian faith in the heart of Roman empire.
None of them were given the mission because of their worthiness or talents. They were entrusted with the mission and grace followed. A good reminder for each one of us that it is God who has blessed us with all our talents and gifts, we only exercise them to the best of our capabilities.
Secondly, there was no single hero doing all the work. Something we see in Bollywood movies - all down to one man to do all the good! The Church was a living example of work-in-communion. Everyone, including God, did one's bit. Nothing greater or better. Just what one could with the given-grace.
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