R E C R U I T I N G

Matthew 4:19

Who’s the best recruiter you’ve ever seen?  What was it that made him/her special?  How good would Jesus be at recruiting?

In Matthew’s gospel at chapter 4 and verse 19 he writes, “Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will make you fishers of men.’  At once they left their nets and followed Him.”  Was Jesus a great recruiter or what?  These guys left family businesses right there and followed Jesus into a new life.

These guys took a tremendous risk to pursue something they thought was important.  You’ve each done much the same.  You’ve left your families, hundreds of miles away for many of you, as well as friends in pursuit of a diploma and athletics.  You are to be commended for having the guts to take risks with life.

What could have gripped these men deeply enough for them to leave their livelihood and to follow instantly?  They surely sensed that Christ was more than just a man, more than another teacher, more than a religious leader.  May we all be so gripped that we follow Him passionately, risking all to find real life.

In today’s competition, faithfully follow your team’s leadership.  They’ve called you, now follow them.  Be sure to answer the Lord’s call when He asks you to follow Him.

Bible Reading Plan:
Matthew 25:1-13
Romans 8:1-17
Psalms 59