Beach conversations

Matthew 4:18-22

Jesus Calls the First Disciples

As he walked 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. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed him.

Follow me...

Lord, I’m not sure

You know that I love you

But...

Follow me...

Lord, it’s too much

I’m not good enough

Not patient enough

Not loving enough

Follow me...

Lord, it’s too complicated

Folk will judge me

Misunderstand me

Question my motives

Dissect my intentions

Follow me...

Lord, it’s too risky

I’m fine where I am

No need to rock the boat

Follow me...

Lord, we’ve been here before

And I know you won’t let it rest

Your will for me

is not resignation

or even contentment

Your will for me

is life in abundance

You know all that I don’t

And, what’s more,

 you go ahead,

preparing the way...

So with eyes squeezed shut,

Fists clenched in determination

and through gritted teeth

With kicking and screaming

and bucket loads of tears

I say Yes.