Today’s Scripture: Mark 1:17 ESV And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.”
We can make following Jesus hard, can’t we? Jesus did NOT say to Simon and Andrew: Ok, go figure out what to do and try to be who I want you to be. He said “Follow me and I will MAKE you become.
With one hand still on my nets and trying not to lose sight of Jesus I spend too much time trying to figure out what to do to follow Jesus.
What?? It is clearly NOT what I can make and become. Jesus said follow me and I WILL MAKE YOU BECOME. As we follow Jesus with ALL of our hearts, minds and souls HE makes us and we BECOME who He desires.
It did not make worldly sense when Simon and Andrew did it and it will not make sense today. But, this day I have decided to follow Jesus.
Will you drop your nets and follow Jesus?
Today’s Prayer: Jesus, thank you for calling me to follow you. I am sorry I continue to reach back and hold onto my nets. Please forgive me. I am following You so please stay in my sight and make me become who You desire. I trust you to care for me and my family and I place us in Your care. Please slow down a bit so I may catch up. I am trusting You with this life. Amen
Tom Raines Jr
Affirmations of God
You must have read my autobiography, Tom. “Laying Down my Net – A Walk of Faith.” It was my first book and if you live in the U.S. I’ll be happy to send you one. Give me your address at my e-mail address (for privacy) and I’ll send you one. elah501c@bellsouth.net Talk about dropping your net! The Lord took this very stubborn, independant woman and taught her to trust and obey all the while showing His faithfulness throughout.
Thank you Sue, I will message you. Blessings.
Huh? What do you mean “message me?” Is that an e-mail, facebook?
Ha, on vacation this week and I think I sent that message as we were driving down the road. Had sporadic access to internet:) I will send you an email to the address you provided:)