Read Matthew 4:18-22.
The call to discipleship is a costly one. Jesus can lead us to leave behind our livelihood, our family, our home. We may need to give up our favourite activities or cherished relationships. We may be expected to abandon that which gives us comfort, that which gives us identity and that which gives us security. And we are not given a perfect understanding of all that the call will entail.
It is beautiful that these four men leave everything behind to follow Jesus. Is there anything that Christ is presently calling me to cast off as I seek to follow Him? Anything that is sinful? Or, anything that, though good in and of itself, is a distraction to the plans He has for me?
