If Jesus Calls You, Would You Follow? - when Jesus calls, four fishermen immediately follow Him. Their response to Jesus’ calling them is an immediate "Yes." The four men see and hear Jesus. They left their nets at once and went with him. Would you follow Jesus in ministry? Why and why not? If you are Zebedee watching your sons follow Jesus in ministry, would you send them out with your blessing? Do you have a child who wants to follow, or is in ministry for Jesus? Have you given your blessings? If not, would you now? It’s not enough to hear Jesus’ call, you must leave your nets, your old life, your security and follow Him. Are you ready?

"Walking on the beach of the Sea of Galilee Jesus sees two brothers, Simon Peter and Andrew fishing in a boat. Jesus calls out, 'Come along with me … And they left their nets at once and went with him.'” - (Matthew 4:19a-20 LB) 

"James and John are nearby in their boats mending nets, and Jesus 'called them too and immediately they left their father Zebedee in the boat … and went with him.'” - (Mark 1:14 LB)

When Jesus calls, the four disciples immediately follow Him. 

Consider Jesus’ resume.

1) He says He is the long-awaited Messiah.

2) He performs a miracle by turning water into wine.

3) Near the time of the Jewish Passover, Jesus is in Jerusalem. 

When Jesus drives out merchants and money changers at the temple market, the religious and political leaders are threatened by Him. (John 2:14-16 LB) 4)

His cousin, John, (Luke 1:39-45) who identifies Jesus as the Messiah, (John 1:29-31) is now in jail for speaking out against the Roman ruler.

4) He teaches in His hometown synagogue and the people try to kill Him! 

“His remarks stung them to fury; and jumping up, they mobbed him and took him to the edge of the hill on which they city was built, to push him over the cliff.” - (Luke 4:28-29 LB)

The four men see and hear Jesus. 

Their response to Jesus’ calling them is an immediate yes. 

With just this resume, would you follow Him in ministry? 

Why and why not?

If you are Zebedee watching your sons follow Jesus in ministry, would you send them out with your blessing?

Do you have a child who wants to follow, or is in ministry for Jesus? 

Have you given your blessings? 

If not, would you now?

It’s not enough to hear Jesus’ call, you must leave your nets, your old life, your security and follow Him. Are you ready?

Julie Barrier

Dr. Julie Barrier is the co-director of Preach It, Teach It. The site contains thousands of excellent resources and features 223 speakers, counselors and authors from around the globe. Preach It, Teach It draws over eight million visitors in 221 countries and territories and provides international resources in ten languages. Julie has been a concert artist, professor and conference speaker. Roger and Julie have taught in 32 countries for CRU, Great Commandment Ministries, and various denominational organizations. Julie has authored over 400 published works: books, movie scores, journal articles, dramas, choral and orchestral pieces, devotionals and blogs. As president of Sound Concepts, (1982-89)  Julie worked with BR productions, New York City, N.Y. She worked as a composer for children's television series, movie scores, educational resources, and as an arranger for Christian artists. Dr. Barrier also taught Biblical Foundations for Worship, Conducting, Arranging, Trends in Contemporary Worship at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary (adjunct professor). She served as a worship leader, orchestra conductor and minister at Casas Church, Tucson Arizona from 1992 to 2010 alongside her pastor-husband, Roger.Julie and her husband, Roger, have two beautiful daughters, Brianna and Bronwyn. For a more detailed biography go to Linkedin. 

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