Luke 5:11 (NKJV) 11 So when they had brought their boats to land, they forsook all and followed Him.
This took place right after Jesus had just filled their boats with fish. They had tried all night but had caught nothing. Then Jesus told Simon to let down his net for a catch.
As Simon listened and obeyed, Jesus not only filled one boat, but Simon had to call over his partners with their boat too.
They filled two boats full of fish so that they began to sink. WOW! I’d say for those fishermen, that’s a good day.
After seeing what Jesus did, they were ready to follow Him, giving up everything. Why? Because Jesus had personally touched their hearts and opened their eyes.
You see, fishing was their livelihood. It’s what put food on their table. It was how they earned their living. It was their stability.
But, that was not what changed them. They knew there was more about Him that they wanted than the material stuff. That was awesome to experience, I’m sure. But it didn’t hold them back. They left it all behind to follow Him.
Are we still looking for stuff from Jesus, or have we reached that point where He is more than that to us? He is about more than filling our boats, our bank accounts, buying us a home, getting us success and fame, putting us in a fancy car, a jet, large boat or a big church with fancy seating.
There is so much more to Jesus than the blessings of riches. He is everything! The disciples knew it and made the right choice to forsake it all and follow Him.
Through Him is our way to eternal life in Heaven.
His blood covered our sins, and through Him we have been made righteous.
Romans 5:19 (NKJV) 19 For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so also by one Man’s obedience many will be made righteous.
Are we ready to forsake it all and move forward with Him?
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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