When Jesus called His first disciples, He didn’t erase their identity—He repurposed it for His mission. Discipleship means surrendering your normal so you don’t miss the extraordinary work He wants to do through you.
“Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
(Matthew 4:19)
It’s never an ordinary day when Jesus shows up at your job. When He first called His disciples, Jesus interrupted their normal routines with an invitation that changed everything. He wasn’t just a passing teacher or a routine rabbi—He was the Messiah calling them into a life of purpose. And when He interrupts your life, it’s rarely convenient, but it’s always transformational.
Read Matthew 4:18–25 and notice how Jesus, a carpenter by trade (Mark 6:3), called fishermen to follow Him—not to become preachers, but to become fishers of men. He didn’t tell Matthew the tax collector to fish—He used his unique background for a different type of ministry. That detail reminds us that Jesus doesn’t need us to leave behind who we are; He desires to repurpose our lives for something greater.
So, what would Jesus say to you? Based on your current path—your skills, your job, your relationships—how might Jesus invite you to follow Him today?
These early disciples saw Jesus heal the sick, preach to crowds, and transform lives (Matt. 4:23–25). But they could have missed all of it if they had stayed in the safety of their boats. As Jesus calls you deeper into discipleship, ask yourself: What do you hope to see Him do in your life? And more importantly, what do you hope He teaches you along the way?
Discipleship begins with a simple invitation, but it always leads to radical transformation.
Travis Agnew serves as the Lead Pastor of Rocky Creek Church in Greenville, SC. His most recent book is Just (About) Married.
You must be logged in to post a comment.