For all their importance, most of the apostles of Jesus have very little on record either of what they said or what they did. They seem to have dissolved into their mission, not for their own glory or to make a name for themselves but for the exaltation of Christ. John the Baptist set the standard for the apostles and all who came after them: "He must become greater; I must become less" (John 3:30). Few have exhibited this so well as the twelve apostles. For example, Philip was a disciple but when Jesus asked him a question his reply brought to light his own lack of confidence that Jesus 'put right' as He does for all us.We can learn and grow from their experiences.
