The Calling of the First Disciples
1One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret,with the people crowding around him and listening to the word of God, 2he saw at the water's edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. 3He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat.
4When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch."
5Simon answered, "Master, we've worked hard all night and haven't caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets."
6When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. 7So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.
8When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus' knees and said, "Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!" 9For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken, 10and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon's partners.
Then Jesus said to Simon, "Don't be afraid; from now on you will catch men." 11So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.
i been thinking about this story some... about how these guys did what the rich young ruler couldnt do... "leave everything, and follow him". In one swoop they became rich, and they coulda milked it a ton of different ways, but they didnt bother... they didnt even cash in on their catch, instead, they "left everything and followed him".
Currently reading: Walk With Us: Triplet boys, their teen parents, & two white women who tagged along.
Currently reading2: The Shack (dont mock me... it was recommended... and not entirely bad...)
Currently watching: Will and Grace, Season 2 Disc 1
Currently listening to: John Mayer Trio
