Basilica Santa Maria sopra Minerva, Rome, Italy, (Basilica of St. Mary over Minerva) taken by Martha Wiggins, 2011
“Now as Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon who was called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. And He said to them, ‘Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ Immediately they left their nets and followed Him. Going on from there He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and He called them. Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed Him.” Matthew 4:18-22
It is not a question of if, but of when and where. We will all be called.
Jesus was walking along the Sea of Galilee when he called out to the fisherman. They were minding their own business, literally. They weren’t wondering if they should be doing something else, something more with their lives. They were living their lives.
And then they heard something; their name. Jesus called them by name. He said “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” And they did! They immediately, not in a minute, not later, but immediately, left all behind and went with him.
I wonder if I would do the same. And, I even know he is coming! Will I hear Jesus call my name? How will I respond? How will you?
Advent Prayer: Jesus, I know you are coming, help me hear and answer your call.
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