indecisiveness – Revelations In Writing

“Follow Me,” Jesus told them, “and I will make you fish for people!” Immediately they left their nets and followed Him. – (Mark 1:17-18, HCSB)

Jesus said to them, “Come follow Me, and I will make you a different kind of fishermen. You will bring in people, not fish.” So they immediately left their nets and followed Jesus. – (Mark 1:17-18, ERV)

Jesus: Come and follow Me, and I’ll send you to catch people instead of fish. Simon and Andrew left their nets and followed Jesus at once. – (Mark 1:17-18, VOICE)

This particular passage always causes me to ponder and wonder what this would have actually been like for the first disciples as they were called. How much did they know about Jesus? Had they met Him before? How many of us would throw down the tools that provided our livelihood and simply walk away to follow after Jesus? They say He was an ordinary man in appearance, yet these fishermen somehow knew that they needed to leave everything and go with Jesus. For us today, knowing who Jesus was and what would transpire over the next several years in His presence, the decision to go along would be far easier than back then when all was unknown. Because these fishermen and the ten others gave their best “yes”, they witnessed and experienced the love, wisdom, power, healing, miracles, help and wholeness that was found in His presence. Additionally, they were granted the power to do what Jesus had done. Of the twelve, one allowed greed to cloud his vision of the hope of eternity. The other eleven went on to do what Jesus had done and continued to share the goodness, love and grace that God offers all who believe and receive. May we look to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, to lead us and show us how to give our best “yes” to whatever He is asking of us.

Lord, You have shown us,

that You are so good;

You lead and guide us,

Your love understood.

You show us the way,

invite us to more;

it is up to us,

to walk through the door.

The doors You open,

clearly show the way;

to walk out our steps,

listen and obey.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the examples of the early disciples who willingly left everything to follow after You. Forgive us for our indecisiveness when You call us to do something or go somewhere, as we worry about the details that You have already worked out. Teach us to trust You more so that we are able to give You our best “yes” each time You ask of us. Lead us to love those around us as You do. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we say “yes” to what You ask of us and trust You to lead and provide for each step that we take. Amen.

Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your gracious Spirit lead me on level ground. – Psalm 143:10

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