I am just sitting here this morning meditating on Jesus’ call. His call was like an echo in my soul. It was quiet and repetitive. Jesus pursued me through some dark, sinful days. He walked through dark valleys to continue to protect me and whisper in my soul – “hear Me, My son.” I often have wondered on the final stand out moments, when I finally listened to His call. Why did I listen then when He had been trying for so long to get my attention? I realized when writing the last pages of my book (I Knew His Voice).
The disciples and so many through Church history changed their lives, giving themselves fully to Jesus, many dying for that conviction. Read the verses below on some of the moments capturing Jesus’ invitation. Why would these men do this? In those moment, one evening, writing ‘I Knew His Voice’ it clicked clear. They were captured by the eyes of God.
After so many years of His calling me, ever at my side protecting me from myself, that is why I finally followed Jesus. He had been inviting me for years, I never heard because I never looked. In the final moment, I raised my eyes to His and the eyes of the Divine, eyes of God captured my attention and heart. Finally, in His gaze, I heard His voice.
Meditate upon your call. How did Jesus call you? How did He get your attention? Please consider sharing that moment on The Road of Faith in the comments – https://theroadoffaith.net
If you haven’t said yes to the invitation of Jesus to follow Him, why not? What’s holding you back from saying yes? Reach out to me and let’s pray together and help you take that step.
“ As he was walking by the Sea of Galilee he saw two brothers, Simon (called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea (for they were fishermen). He said to them, “Follow me, and I will turn you into fishers of people!” Matthew 4:18-19
James and John – “Then he called them. They immediately left the boat and their father and followed him.” Matthew 4:21-22
Matthew – “As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him.” Matthew 9:9
Philip – “Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” John 1:43.
Nathaniel – “Come and see,” said Philip. When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, he said of him, “Here truly is an Israelite in whom there is no deceit.” How do you know me?” Nathanael asked.Jesus answered, “I saw you while you were still under the fig tree before Philip called you.” Then Nathanael declared, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the king of Israel.” John 1:46-49