Jesus is looking for followers, not leaders. That might sound like an extreme statement, but consider how Jesus called his disciples. “While walking by the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon (who is 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.” – Matthew 4:18-20 (ESV).
My observation is that Jesus asked them to follow Him (not to lead) and their obedience was immediate and complete. There wasn’t a lengthy appeal or explanation of the merits involved in His mission and yet their humble obedience resulted in the greatest gospel movements in history. Every day, God is calling us to follow Him so that, we too, may be fishers of men. The question is, are you willing to leave your nets and follow Him?
Suggested I-will Statement:
I will commit to pray this week and ask the Lord what “nets” I must leave behind. Once I have His answer, I will obey and follow His command.