Follow Jesus

22 August 2012     

Mark 1:17 And Jesus said to them, "Follow me and I will make you become fishers of men."

For many of us our greatest desire is to do something for Jesus in return for what He has done for us. This longing and wanting to have a meaningful relationship often drives us into studying the Bible, theology, going to conferences and seminars, retreats and even into the ministry. Many seem to think the only meaningful ministry is that found within the congregation, yet is this true?

When we follow Jesus the fact that He has given us sight, opened our ears to hear His voice, given us legs to walk and hands to help a mind to think, a heart to feel and a mouth to taste and a nose to smell, is this only to used in the pulpit or the church pew? Following Jesus means to be in the places that  He would be, those that are hurting, the broken hearted, the hungry, those in captivity, the sick and the disabled. It is for such as these that Jesus came to bring life and life abundant. So when we desire to do something for Jesus when we do for the least of these we do it for Him.

Be encouraged today follow Jesus and do something for Him.

 

David

 

Point to ponder: Do it for Jesus.

Question to consider: Have you ever done something for someone that could never repay you?