The scripture of Jesus calling forth Peter, James, and John in Luke Chapter 5, is a very popular scripture used in Evangelism, and rightfully so. However, for us as believers to view this scripture as just for those who don’t know the Lord, we are settling for less than what Jesus was offering that day.
Luke 5:11(ESV) “And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.”
The New King James version says “they forsake everything”, and as believers in Christ we should find great peace and strength in this. When we actually “lay it all down” at the cross, at His feet; we acknowledge that the burdens of this world are more than we can bear. We become free of these burdens and trust fully in our Father to lead us and direct us according to His will, no longer ours. Paul nailed it when he said, “I die daily to myself”; for this is the forsaking process in which we find daily peace and rest in our Father, all through our Lord and Savior.
Matthew 11:25-30 (ESV) ‘At that time Jesus declared, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Too many believers walk with heavy hearts, and burdens they cannot sustain any longer. Brothers, and Sisters…there is good news! Forsake all that you hang on to, not just your sins…your life too…and come into His peace and rest today, and every day.
Peter, James, and John left everything behind that day that they had ever known and had ever lived for, they left it for something much better; something the world cannot offer us.
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