Daily Devotion, July 27, 2020

Devotion: Read Mark 1:16-20.

This week we will read and reflect on passages of Scripture that show God’s people as a group on the move. Today’s passage is a great place to start! Notice that when Jesus called Simon and Andrew, his invitation was to “come, follow me” and to be prepared to be sent. Perhaps the movement of James and John was even more graphic. These fishermen were not sitting leisurely in bass boats, enjoying weekend hobbies. They were commercial fishermen, and James and John were called to leave their father Zebedee and the employees of the business in which they were engaged and would have otherwise inherited. Jesus called, and these four responded by leaving behind the lives they were familiar with; and their move would be dangerous, radical, and life-giving!

Looking into the mirror held up by this passage, I realize that I may be guilty of inviting Jesus to come and follow me! I want Jesus to be with me, to bless my ministry, and to give me direction. But have I submitted my life in order to go where Jesus goes and where he would send me? The church was never meant to be an institution but rather a movement with Christ. We can join this movement and go, but it will likely be dangerous, radical, and life-giving! Personal Worship Option:

After reading the Scripture for today and reflecting on it, think about what it might mean if Jesus appeared to you today and said, “Come, follow me!” Resist the temptation to respond that you are already following him and see where else Jesus might be asking you to go and do as you follow him.