'Left Behind' - Mark 1:19-20

A little farther up the shore Jesus saw Zebedee's sons, James and John, in a boat repairing their nets. He called them at once, and they also followed him, leaving their father, Zebedee, in the boat with the hired men.

—Mark 1:19-20 NLT

Key Thought​

There is a cost to following Jesus. Some people won't understand. Some of those who won't understand may even be in our own families. However, we are called to follow, knowing that others we love might not be willing to face the cost of that discipleship. [1] Don't be fooled, dear friend, by preachers promising everything while implying there will not be heartbreak or hardship. Some we love will not follow with us. However, our hopeful prayer is that their reluctance will be only temporary, and that through us they will come to know the Jesus we follow. The first step, however, is to follow... no matter the cost!
[1] Matthew 10:37-38.

Today's Prayer​

Give me courage, dear Father, to follow Jesus as my LORD no matter the cost. Please use me to influence those I love to come to know Jesus as their LORD. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings​

• Luke 9:23-26, 62
• 1 Peter 3:1-2
• 1 Peter 4:3-4

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[Moodie]

Let us all leave everything behind and follow Jesus all the way to His glorious presence in heaven.

 

[Ashton]

A little farther up the shore Jesus saw Zebedee's sons, James and John, in a boat repairing their nets. He called them at once, and they also followed him, leaving their father, Zebedee, in the boat with the hired men.

—Mark 1:19-20 NLT

Key Thought​

There is a cost to following Jesus. Some people won't understand. Some of those who won't understand may even be in our own families. However, we are called to follow, knowing that others we love might not be willing to face the cost of that discipleship. [1] Don't be fooled, dear friend, by preachers promising everything while implying there will not be heartbreak or hardship. Some we love will not follow with us. However, our hopeful prayer is that their reluctance will be only temporary, and that through us they will come to know the Jesus we follow. The first step, however, is to follow... no matter the cost!
[1] Matthew 10:37-38.

Today's Prayer​

Give me courage, dear Father, to follow Jesus as my LORD no matter the cost. Please use me to influence those I love to come to know Jesus as their LORD. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings​

• Luke 9:23-26, 62
• 1 Peter 3:1-2
• 1 Peter 4:3-4

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Ⓒ 1996-2024 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware and is available in book form. Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

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No one will be left behind when Jesus comes back and take us all home to heaven. Only those who refuse to come to Him and be saved.

 

[Ashton]

Let us all leave everything behind and follow Jesus all the way to His glorious presence in heaven.

Amen