He walked along a little farther and saw James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They too were in a boat mending their nets. Then He called them. So they left their father Zebedee in the boat along with the hired men and followed Him.Mark 1:19, 20 NAB
Why do I find it so hard to be like James and John? Why does it have to be so hard to hear His voice and follow? Why do I have to worry about having a family or being around my siblings and parents? Why do I find it so hard to imitate James and John?
2 comments:
Thanks for the thought. It is hard sometimes to hear His voice amidst the noise. James and John were probably "ready" in their hearts to follow Jesus. I guess when hearts are ready to trust, God will do the rest. It takes a leap of faith for me sometimes.
It is difficult to tear oneself away from the world. Even one hour in a week is too much to ask from some, much less a lifetime.
For every one disciple that dropped everything to follow Jesus, I imagine there were dozens who heard Him, but couldn't bring themselves to abandon everything. Like the man who asked to bury his father first, before following Jesus.
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