What does it mean to follow Jesus? In the modern age of social media where “likes” and “follows” have very superficial meaning, do we follow Jesus as a fan or as a disciple? The disciples of Jesus radically responded to His call. We are to be aware of the danger of allowing the “what’s in it for me” culture to seep into our Christian walk. A “me-first” mentality is not compatible with the high calling of Jesus to follow Him as His disciples. Have we counted the cost? Do we truly understand His call? A call to die, a call to be with Him, to learn from Him and to be like Him. Our gracious and compassionate Saviour restored His disciples to His call even when they have failed Him and returned to fishing. Have we stopped following Him? The Holy Spirit today is again issuing a burning call in our hearts, “Come follow Me!”
Matthew 4:18-20, 1 Kings 19:19-21, Luke 6:40