September 22 – Follow Me

As He was going along by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men." Immediately they left their nets and followed Him. - Mark 1:16-18 (also Matthew 4:18-20) NASB

One of the earliest songs I remember—and it is still being taught to kids today—“I will make you fishers of men, if you follow me.” The kids pantomime casting fishing line and cranking it in. Kids love action songs. They really get into the fishing!

Fishing at the Sea of Galilee

Simon, who was also known as Peter, and his brother, Andrew, used fishing nets that were huge circular nets with weights at intervals. They would cast them out into the water and trap the fish inside the net, then pull it into the boat. They responded immediately by leaving their smelly old fishing nets and following Jesus. Immediately, not a few hours later or the next day. They heard Jesus call and they responded.

Jesus was commanding Simon Peter and Andrew to come with Him—to leave their fishing nets—their way of live and come alongside of Him—to literally FOLLOW Him. He was calling them to serve.

Listen. Have you heard Jesus call you? Follow Me. Serve others by doing what I ask of you. How are you responding to His call?

Jesus, we hear you calling—and we leave our nets and fishing poles to follow you.

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