Devotion:
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Read Matthew 4:18-22.
For these four fishermen, Jesus presented a huge tipping point to them, and their lives were changed forever. They were doing what they were skilled and trained to do, fish. But when Jesus invited them to follow him they had to let go of what they knew and embrace the unknown.
It is important to recognize that we encounter decisions in our lives that often require us to make sacrifices to gain greater things. In fact, Jesus calls us to do this. He invites us to be His followers and sometimes that means we leave other aspects of life behind, but it is worth it! When Jesus first called His disciples, He invited them to work and learn with Him. In order to do this, they had to leave their jobs, which they did immediately. They didn’t wait until it was a convenient time or sit looking at pros and cons. They left their boats and fishing nets and followed Jesus. They were willing to leave behind what they knew to pursue something greater. We have the same call in our lives. The decisions and choices we face may be similar to the disciples. Will we follow Jesus’ call or hold tightly to the things we have in our hands?
Prayer for the day: “My LORD and Savior, thank you for inviting me into the journey with you. It is my joy to follow you and to listen for your voice. You are the great and mighty King, and I choose you. In Jesus name, Amen.”
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