In Mark 3:16-19 Jesus appointed the twelve; among them was Simon, whom he named Peter. The passage shows us, in a brief but profound gesture, that Christ not only calls people, but bestows identity on them and a place within his community on mission.
That Jesus renamed Simon as Peter underscores that true Christian identity comes from divine initiative and from shared mission. He incorporates him alongside others — James, John, Andrew, Philip, and the rest — showing that leadership in the Kingdom is not personal merit but a responsibility received and conferred by the Lord.
The list also includes Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed him; that reality teaches us humility: being chosen by Christ does not eliminate the possibility of fragility nor does it exempt us from the need for vigilance, repentance, and continual dependence. Therefore the call requires practical formation, accompaniment, and a willingness to be shaped by the Lord's grace and discipline.
If today you feel that Christ has named you and set you in a specific task, accept it with humility, submit yourself to his teaching, and let him form you day by day. Walk with courage and confidence: the Lord who called Simon and made him Peter now invites you to live your calling faithfully; go forward with hope and faithfulness.