So when I read Matthew 4:18-22, I was amazed at how easy it was for the disciples to follow Jesus. (18) While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. (19) And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." [a] (20) Immediately they left their nets and followed him. (21) And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John, his brother, in the boat with Zebedee, their father, mending their nets, and he called them. (22) Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.
What?! They just dropped their nets and followed Him, just like that? Yes, they did! They stopped what they were doing and simply said, "yes" to Jesus and "yes" to the call for something more. They didn't let what they've always done, or even their family situations get in the way of God's plan for their lives. Unbelievable! Do you know how many questions I would have had, along with a few requested follow-up meetings? Why? Because when it comes to us dropping our nets and getting out of our boats, we need absolute certainty and a full presentation of the plan. BUT, my friend, let us remember WE WALK BY FAITH!
In a culture of "following," it's easy to get tangled up in the wrong net, but I can tell you from experience that there is only one path that brings peace and purpose. So if you're feeling stuck or perhaps lacking peace, it may be time to drop your net and follow Him. It's the one "follow" you will be glad you chose.
Love Always,
Shy
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