MATTHEW 4:18-20

As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.  “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”  At once they left their nets and followed him.

TO PONDER

Have you ever been given an offer you can’t refuse? Something too good to pass up? I must admit I often find myself tempted to take up a super bargain, even if I do not truly need the item, simply because it is such an amazing deal. Why is that?

There is a fairly recent term which has become popularised, FOMO, Fear Of Missing Out. This innate desire many people seem to have to miss out on something can be very motivating! In the account of Jesus calling Peter and Andrew, we read the words, ‘and at once they left their nets and followed him.’ Peter and Andrew don’t need time to think about it, they don’t need to create a Pros and Cons list, they simply need to leave their old life behind and follow Jesus. A life with Him is an offer too good to refuse!

We receive this same offer each day. Jesus says to each of us, “Follow me. Live your life in step with me”.  This offer is not too good to be true, it is an offer of more life, more love and more understanding. What is your response today?

PRAYER

Jesus, help me to hear your call today, to follow you. Help me to leave behind my old life and instead walk daily with you. Thank you that you offer me a life full of meaning. Help me to understand more each day who you are, who I am and the calling you place on my life. Amen.

Today's devotion written by Elise von Stanke, LifeWay Newcastle