In the Life of Christ “Then He said to them, ‘Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ They immediately left their nets and followed Him.” —Matthew 4:19–20 When Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee and called Simon Peter, Andrew, James, and John, He did not begin by examining their qualifications. HeContinue reading “CALLED BEFORE WE WERE READY”
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WHEN THE KING CALLS YOUR NAME
In the Life of Christ “Then Jesus said to them, ‘Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.’ They immediately left their nets and followed Him.” —Mark 1:17–18 There is a difference between receiving advice and hearing a command from someone who possesses rightful authority. Advice allows us to consider our options.Continue reading “WHEN THE KING CALLS YOUR NAME”
WHEN JESUS CALLS YOU OUT OF THE BOAT
In the Life of Christ “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” — Mark 1:17 There is something almost startling about the simplicity of Jesus’ call in Mark 1:16–20. Simon and Andrew are working. James and John are working. Nobody is sitting in a synagogue waiting forContinue reading “WHEN JESUS CALLS YOU OUT OF THE BOAT”
WHEN JESUS BECOMES THE ONE THING
In the Life of Christ “Then He said to them, ‘Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ They immediately left their nets and followed Him.” —Matthew 4:19–20 When I read Jesus’ call to the first disciples, I am struck by how few details He gave them. He did not present Simon andContinue reading “WHEN JESUS BECOMES THE ONE THING”
WHO IS SETTING YOUR PACE?
As the Day Ends “For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps.” —1 Peter 2:21 As this day comes to a close, it is worth asking who has been shaping the pace of my life. Scripture repeatedly shows that people areContinue reading “WHO IS SETTING YOUR PACE?”
The Voice That Leads Me Home
In the Life of Christ One of the most comforting images Jesus ever gave His followers is that of the shepherd and his sheep. In John 10:1–18, 27–28, Jesus does not merely describe Himself as a shepherd among many; He declares that He is the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep personally, calls them byContinue reading “The Voice That Leads Me Home”
Carrying the Cross Before Breakfast
As the Day Begins “The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.” — Matthew 10:24 When we come to Christ, we often celebrate His promises of forgiveness, peace, and eternal life. Yet Jesus never hid the reality that following Him would also mean sharing in His rejection. The Christian lifeContinue reading “Carrying the Cross Before Breakfast”
The Choice That Reveals the Heart
A Day in the Life There are moments in the life of Jesus where the surface of a conversation gives way to something far deeper—something that exposes not just behavior, but belief. As I walk alongside Him in Gospel of Matthew 19, I find myself standing beside the rich young ruler, listening carefully as heContinue reading “The Choice That Reveals the Heart”
When Jesus Rearranges Your Life
A Day in the Life “Immediately He called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants, and went after Him.” — Mark 1:20 One of the striking patterns in the life of Jesus is how often He interrupts ordinary routines. Fishermen mending nets, tax collectors at their booths, crowdsContinue reading “When Jesus Rearranges Your Life”
The Road That Costs Everything
A Day in the Life “Then Jesus said to His disciples, ‘If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.’” — Matthew 16:24 When I read these words of Jesus, I am immediately confronted with how easily I soften them. We often speak of “bearingContinue reading “The Road That Costs Everything”