Mark 3:13-19

 13Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they
came to him. 14He appointed twelve—designating them apostles—that they
might be with him and that he might send them out to preach 15and to have
authority to drive out demons. 16These are the twelve he appointed: Simon (to
whom he gave the name Peter 17 James son of Zebedee and his brother John (to
them he gave the name Boanerges, which means Sons of Thunder); 18Andrew,
Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus,
Simon the Zealot 19and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.

Meditation
1. We know a few of the more famous (and infamous) disciples, but there are
many in this list we know nothing about at all. Though they were also with
Jesus for more than three years just as Peter, John and James were. They
also received teachings and care from Jesus, were commanded to preach,
heal, and cast out demons. However, they remains to be the unnoticed in
the Bible and in the church history.
2. In our own discipleship, we may be asked to do some work or to take a stand
that gets noticed by others. But often discipleship consists of faithfulness in
the small, even mundane acts of Christian service perhaps unnoticed by all
except God.
3. Am I aware of any unnoticed servers at church, home, the office or any other
places? Look for an opportunity to show appreciation, a smile, or a thank
you to these people.
4. Am I willing to be an unnoticed disciple of Christ? Is there any behind-thescene
work that needs to be done? Am I willing to do it? Ask the Lord to
give me the willingness to do the not-easily-noticed services faithfully even
without people’s recognition or appreciation.

Personal Note:
When we serve God, there is always a temptation to be noticed and recognized.  Within Crossroad, there are the following positions for service: Praise Leaders, Small Group Leaders, Creative Designers, and Special Events Planner.  All of the positions involves behind the scenes meeting, discipleship, praying, caring and calling up people, which are not often noticed by the rest of the group.

In my work as a pastor, the time of visiting people's home, give rides for students from their school, visits to high school fellowship, preparing for lessons and plans for fellowship, administration work, preparation with student leaders.  Pretty much most of my work is behind the scenes.  I am to be reminded that I am serving God alone at the end of the day.  I am willing to do whatever it takes to bring glory to God's name.