FOLLOW ME
I usually think of the calling of the disciples as a warm and friendly invitation, akin to someone inviting you over for a meal. “Sure, my calendar is clear. Great!”
However, the disciples were called away from their daily routine and job and affections. They became wanderers—no roots, no obvious income, and either looking a bit starry-eyed or sounding quite out of contact with reality.
The surprising thing to me is that each one of the twelve answered Jesus' call. Oh, it may have been the warmest and most intriguing offer they'd ever heard, sure; nevertheless, they all said yes, left everything, and followed Jesus.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, the notion of being Your follower doesn't sound terribly demanding, but having to jettison a heap of baggage that I consider important and a part of me—not so easy-sounding. Help me to turn my back on that which hinders, and show me what I need to truly toss out of my life. Thank You for loving and calling me! Amen.
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