All believers are called to follow Jesus. All Christians are to drop their past lifestyle and embrace a new one. We are all called for the purpose of becoming fishers of men. We can't follow Jesus while holding on to the past life. We need to let go of our past life, especially anything that hinders our walk with God. We may not have to resign our jobs to follow Jesus, but what if we have to? Are we willing?
Of course, there is a call to follow Jesus in ministry. It is to heed the call to devote our mind, heart, spirit and soul to the cause of the Gospel. It was very hard for me to accept that I had to resign my full-time job to become a Pastor. It took some time, but the Lord convinced me that if I was to serve him in this capacity I had to let go of the past lifestyle and dedicate myself to him and his kingdom. Many people wrestle with the call because of the cost.
The focus of a ministry can be lost so easily. The Lord is clear in his call that it is for the purpose to make them fishers of men. Am I becoming a better fishermen for the kingdom? There are so many needs in this world, that one can be engulfed by those needs and forget the true purpose of the calling. It is to become fishers of men.
Lord, help me heed your call day by day. To continue to count the cost and gladly follow you. May I never lose sight of the purpose of my calling. Make me a better fishermen for the kingdom day by day.
