JUNE 3,  Matthew 4:18-25

There were some fishermen long ago,

 Who heard His call to serve.

They left their nets without delay,

To follow Him that day.

 Why follow Jesus? You may ask.

 Why forsake all for His sake?

You see, those simple fishermen had faith!

They knew that Jesus was.

The Messiah they were waiting for,

The Christ, the Chosen One!

He came to save His people from sin,

In flesh, the Lord had come.

So dear friend, it’s your turn now,

 To heed His call this day.

Your Saviour calls for you to serve,

To live for Him each day.

Today’s Bible passage tells us Jesus called his first disciples to follow Him. In Greek, the word ‘follow’ literally means, ‘come here, come now!’ It was a simple call and an urgent one. There was a need to minister to the needs of many, and a need to preach the kingdom of God to them. Jesus didn’t have much time on earth! Now that you have received Jesus Christ as your Saviour, this urgent call goes out to you too.

Will you be a fisher of men, to bring your loved ones and friends to God? It will require sacrifice to forsake what is precious to you, and to put God first in your life. There are many opportunities among your family, classmates, and friends to live for Christ and share your faith. Your Saviour urgently calls you to follow Him. Why do you still delay?

Thought: Am I still following the world, or following Jesus my Saviour?

Prayer: Father in heaven, thank you for calling me to salvation and to follow You. Help me to see that I’m just passing through this world of sin, to my eternal home in heaven. Grant me the faith and courage to share Christ with my loved ones, that my life may point others heaven-ward. In Jesus name, Amen.