“The Lord chose the apostles, that they should be with Him, and that he might send them forth to preach, and to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils.” ShouldMightLordHumilityDevilCastsHealSicknessApostlesRecluse Author:Theophan the Recluse
“Do this and you will be an apostle, a fulfiller of what the Lord chose you for, an accomplisher of your calling as messenger. When at first you succeed in all this, then perhaps the Lord will appoint you as a special ambassador-to save others after you have saved yourself; and to help those who are tempted, after you yourself pass through all temptations, and through all experiences in good and evil.” FirstsHelpingEvilLordSpecialHumilityCallingSucceedSavedTemptationGood And EvilTemptedApostlesMessengersAmbassadors Author:Theophan the Recluse
