apostles

I was reading "developing a supernatural lifestyle" by Kris Vallotton when I stumbled across the term "apostle". Most of us know the term "apostle" refers to the twelve apostles. In actual fact, Jesus borrowed the term from the Romans who rules the Jews of His day. The "apostles" were Roman generals who were specifically charged with reformed the culture of the nations they conquered. They taught the conquered people the Roman ways, rules, and customs. The Romans understood that unless they were able to implement Roman culture in these places, they would not be able to sustain a ruling relationship over the. Likewise, God sent His "apostles" to change the culture in which they lived in. They were to heal the sick, get people saved, proclaim the gospel, and establish God's kingdom. We are God's "apostles"! Are we changing the places where we live, work and play, or are we allowing them to change us?