Start the year off right, "follow HIM!"

Matthew 4:18 While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 19And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." 20Immediately they left their nets and followed him. 21And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and he called them. 22Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.

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I love the response of the people JESUS called. They were so sure they had found the Messiah that they dropped everything to follow HIM.

I love when I see people who are zealous for the LORD. It seems like they are contagious. It seems like whatever they face they seem to "know" they will be alright. I wonder what it is about these people. Why are they so positive?

I see that JESUS gives a purpose and that answers my question. HE says "follow ME and I will make you fishers of men." JESUS knows the importance of having a purpose. A life without purpose is a life without meaning or direction.

HE gave HIS disciples a solid purpose for their life. They weren't perfect yet their message is still the one you and I preach today. I get amazed by that!

• Can you be excited about the purpose GOD has given you?
• Do you believe GOD has chosen you for a special task that only you can do?
• Can you be excited this year about following CHRIST?