Christ Is Calling

~ 6 Key Observations Regarding Responding to Jesus Christ ~

Key Passages  ~  “And Jesus went up on the mountain and called to Him those He Himself wanted.  And they came to Him” (Mark 3:13).  “And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.  Then He said to them, ‘Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.’  They immediately left their nets and followed Him” (Matthew 4:18-20).

Notice several key aspects about the way the disciples responded to the call of Jesus Christ.

They Were Not Coerced  ~  They choose to follow of their own free will.

They Did Not Procrastinate  ~  They did not hesitate but rather responded quickly in obedience.

They Were Obedient  ~  They made their decision even though it involved sacrifice.  

They Visibly Stepped Forward (public witness)  ~  Their answer was clear—not at all ambiguous. 

They Exercised Faith (faith like a child)  ~  It would not have been easy.  They were saying goodbye to their livelihood.  

They Were Confident in the Object of Their Faith  ~  They didn’t second-guess or question the Savior.

the key question: “Who do you say that I am?” (Matthew 16:15). This is the most important question you will ever answer. If you do not answer it, or answer it incorrectly, you have made the biggest mistake anyone can make!

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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