Our Wednesday morning Bible study group is working through Mark's gospel in our typical meandering pace- two weeks and we almost finished the first chapter. This morning we discussed what I believe is one of the most awesome statements Jesus makes in His ministry. Walking by the seaside in Galilee, He sees Peter and Andrew and He calls out, "Follow Me and I will make you become fishers of men." (Mark 1:17)It's not, "you guys already have it together."
It's not even, "Follow me and you will become…"
He said, "I will make you become…"
Jesus was asking for surrender, then HE would do the work.
So many times we… I… see the task Jesus has for me and I shy away. "Fisher of men? I don't even know what that means, exactly. How do I start? Has anybody else done this? Am I the only one? I'm not sure 'fishing' is my spiritual gift."
I will make you become… "He who began a good work in you, will complete it…" (Phil 1:6)
He stands ready to see that we accomplish the great things He has in mind. He's waiting for us (for me) to surrender and follow Him.
I think it's cool, too, that they left immediately not "After giving it lots of thought and consideration…" so I guess that was a God thing. The Philippians 1:6 reference is very reassuring.
Thanks for the post!