Catechism: Funhouse MirrorsUzorak

Jesus calls us out of one life and into a new one. And that can mean letting go of some things so you can take hold of a new identity in Jesus.

Take the disciples, for example. Until they met Jesus, they were fishermen, but with two simple words, “Follow me,” Jesus plucked them out of their comfort zones and transformed those fishermen into fishers of men. Jesus used something they were good at (fishing) to call them to a higher, bigger purpose: walking with him and drawing others into the Kingdom of God.

In the same way, Jesus invites us to answer his command of “Follow me” and join him on a journey of discipleship. Embracing life with Jesus might mean walking away from your comfort zone so you can pursue your God-given purpose.

The disciples dropped everything to follow Jesus, but what does discipleship look like for us now? It means getting to know Jesus by reading his Word, praying, and living in community with other believers. When we follow him, we can be assured that we will grow closer to Jesus and live out our identity as children of God. Like the disciples, will you follow Jesus on a journey of discipleship, trusting that he loves you and has a greater purpose for your life?

Read: Matthew 4:18-20; John 8:12; Matthew 28:16-20

Consider: What did the disciples give up to follow Jesus? What did they gain?

Reflect: In your own life, is gaining Jesus better than anything you have to lose to follow him? If following Jesus meant losing your reputation or your friend group, would you still answer “yes” to his call of “Follow Me?”