At once they left their nets and followed him. (Mk 1:18)
I’ve always been intrigued by the image of the disciples literally dropping their nets, leaving their companions behind, and immediately following Jesus. This intrigues me because I think I would never do anything so precipitous. I am always second-guessing myself and it leads to hesitation and inaction. Was it the uniqueness of this moment (the calling of the disciples) that made such precipitousness ok, or am I simply too cautious as a follower of Christ? Lord, I want to be bold as your disciple. I want to be capable of decisive action. Give me the faith to not be always hedging my bets – keeping Plan B as an option in case stepping out in faith doesn’t pan out. Lord, increase my faith!
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Love this, Bill!
ReplyDeleteI agree with that prayer for boldness—amen! It’s so easy to give in to my flesh (I can’t really do that) or to peer pressure (what would people think?) or to my desire to see the end from the beginning (and decide if I want to go there). But the disciples had no idea where this would lead—the glory or the gut-wrenching horror. It was Abraham-like faith—leave your old life behind and go to the place I will show you. The Lord is so wise to take us on those journeys a step at a time.
I also pray for discernment and clarity of vision—to see and hear Christ’s call as forcefully and personally and objectively as they did. Maybe I’m not truly looking?
Love, your sister