‘And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” And immediately they left their nets and followed him’ (Mark 1:17-18 ESV).
As Jesus walked along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, He saw the brothers Simon Peter and Andrew casting their nets, for they were fishermen. He called to them, inviting them to follow Him and He would make them fishers of men. They immediately left their nets and followed Him.
Jesus still calls people to follow Him. His call is not to a religion, but to a relationship. His call is not to a philosophy, but to a person. The call of Christ is to Himself. “Come, follow Me” is His invitation.
There is no other invitation like it. For the one who answers the call to become a Christ-follower will not only receive eternal life, they will begin to experience the abundant life, full and overflowing. For following Jesus is life’s greatest and most fulfilling adventure.
PRAYER: Dear Father, we are thankful to be followers of Your Son, Jesus. For He is life to us. Strengthen us this day to follow Him in all things. Help us to be a blessing to others as we answer His call to tell others of Your great love. In Jesus’ name, amen.