Three sentences detail an enormous change in the life of Levi, (Matthew) the tax collector: As Jesus passes by, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post. He said to him, 'Follow me.' And he got up and followed him." (Mt 9: 9) Was it that easy, that simple to give up a lucrative position and follow a stranger? Perhaps there had been some malcontentment brewing within Matthew, and he needed only a two-word prod to tip the teapot. Perhaps there was something irresistibly magnetic in the presence of Jesus and his simple yet direct invitation. A conversion, an acceptance of Jesus as friend and leader, took place instantly and over the years grew even deeper. Such an invitation is made to us daily..."Follow me." Can we, like Matthew, respond so quickly? So totally? Worth a try.
Bro. Rene
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