Matthew 4:22 – “and immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed Him.”
“Follow Me!” is a call to obedience. It is no mere invitation, but an imperative command. Those who heard the words of Jesus immediately left everything to follow Him. It was a costly decision for James and John because “they immediately left the boat and their father, and followed Him”. Matthew left his lucrative tax business.
There is no genuine Christianity without obedience to Christ. The rich young ruler heard the call and realized that Jesus was his rightful Lord and Master, but he refused to follow Him. The true believer enters into a life of obedience to Christ. That is the only way we can respond to His call for us to “Come and follow!” It is an act of simple trust in Christ. It is impossible to follow Him without trusting Him.
If we do not follow we are not committed to Him; we are just following our own goals or someone else’s. The call to “Follow Me!” means we will submit to His lordship. Peter said “we have left all and followed you”. Charles Spurgeon said, “They come straightway; they come at all cost; they come without a question; they come to quit old haunts; they come to follow their leader without stipulation or reserve.”
It’s a brand new day! Keep enjoying Kharis!
Pastor Josh Laryea