The Disciples listen

18As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 19“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” 20At once they left their nets and followed him.

21Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, 22and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him. (Mt. 4)

Thoughts: I want to focus on how the disciples listened to this call to follow Jesus.  They followed at once.  They did not weigh things, they did not become indecisive, they did not hesitate- they followed at once.  They left their nets.  They were willing to give up their money and their livliehood to follow Christ,  Who wouldn't?  He is worth more than all our money and food.  It is because they left that history has never been the same and that we are here today.  Listening to God's call to follow remains important and we should listen to Him.  Sometimes listening means dropping what we are doing.  Following Jesus always bears fruit- whether we see it or not.  Sometimes that fruit involves other people being inspired just by our faith and commitment.  

Prayer: Lord, give me ears to hear, and a willingness to drop my nets and follow you.

The author at the Sea of Galilee.