Matthew 4:19
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”
Scripture Insights
Throughout the Gospels, Jesus meets people where they are. He knows the weeds, hopes, hurts, and dreams of those he encounters. And in all of this, Jesus provides exactly what they need.
Walking along the shore, Jesus sees fishermen. They are doing what they know when he invites them to fish for people: “Come, follow me!” Following him is to know Jesus and to be known by him. Following Jesus, they will receive the love of God and draw others to that love. Following him, they will experience new life and learn to share new life.
On this resurrection Sunday, we know Jesus has met all of us just where we are with exactly what we need. At the empty tomb, we experience the fullness of God’s love and the gift of resurrection power at work within us and through us.
Right now, right where we are, the invitation is for us just like it was for those first disciples. Will we follow Jesus? And will we invite others to join us on this journey?
Today’s Prayer
God, we give you thanks today for the empty tomb! May we be people who follow Jesus to meet people where they are, willing to sacrifice our all for your kingdom. Empower us by your Spirit to love, and embolden us to share the good news.
—Olivia Metcalf
CotN District Superintendent, Upstate New York
