The book of Galatians opens with a powerful declaration about identity and calling that speaks directly to our own spiritual journey. We encounter Paul not as someone seeking titles or status, but as a 'sent one' - an apostle commissioned by Christ himself. This message challenges us to reconsider what it means to be set apart and sent out in our own lives. The Greek word 'apostolos' simply means one who is delegated and sent on a mission, reminding us that God positions us exactly where He intends to work. What's particularly striking is Paul's humility despite his impressive credentials - a Hebrew of Hebrews, trained under the greatest teacher of his day, blameless concerning the law. Yet he chose the name 'Paul,' meaning 'little,' over 'Saul,' meaning 'longed for.' This teaches us that our past achievements, education, or pedigree pale in comparison to the simple calling of being sent by Christ. The message reveals something profound about God's redemptive nature: even when we're on the wrong team, even when we're actively working against His purposes, transformation is possible. Paul's story reminds us that no past is too dark, no opposition too great, for God to turn around. We're invited to embrace our own 'sent-ness' - not with pride or self-promotion, but with the humble recognition that we're simply vessels commissioned for His purposes.