The Calling of the First Disciples
1One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, with the people crowding around him and listening to the word of God, 2he saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. 3He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat.
4When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.”
5Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.”
6When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. 7So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.
8When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” 9For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken, 10and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners.
Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will catch men.” 11So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.
Have you answered your calling?
To yourself, family, friends, community, world, and God?
Answering your calling doesn’t have to mean joining the Red Cross; although a worthy cause. It can start at home with yourself.
What would you like to change in order to improve your life and thereby the life of others. Want to improve your health through diet and exercise? Want to create or sustain life-long relationships by connecting? Want to donate your resources to a worthy local cause such as the Boys and Girls Club or similar organization by volunteering or donating money? Want to help the people suffering in Haiti by physically going? Want to be the light to world by becoming a disciple?
Answering your calling can be a daunting task. All you have to do is answer that inner voice. Answer you calling today!
I really liked this post. It is something I seek everyday. I pray that the Lord allow me to hear His voice when He chooses.
By: Nina on February 22, 2010
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