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. (Matthew 4)
Thoughts: The call of Jesus was heard by the first disciples. Evidence John gives us is that they had heard his teachings before. But when the time was right and ripe, Jesus called to them and they responded. They responded concretely by dropping their nets and following Him.
Jesus still calls to people today. He calls them to not just do something good- but also to change their lives- drop their nets. Following Jesus, you see, is not just a matter of going one way- it is not going many other ways. To follow Jesus, the disciples had to drop their nets. We must hold onto this life lightly- being willing to drop whatever nets we own to answer God's call.
Jesus still calls to people today. He calls them to not just do something good- but also to change their lives- drop their nets. Following Jesus, you see, is not just a matter of going one way- it is not going many other ways. To follow Jesus, the disciples had to drop their nets. We must hold onto this life lightly- being willing to drop whatever nets we own to answer God's call.
Prayer: Lord, when you call, help me listen and respond.
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