Jesus calls ordinary people to follow Him into a new life and a greater mission.

Four truths from this passage:

Jesus sees ordinary people.

Jesus calls us to Himself before He sends us into mission.

Jesus forms what He calls.

Jesus calls us to leave lesser things for greater things.

Faithful disciples endure because God sees the battle, knows the future, and promises victory in the end.

Faithful disciples perceive the world with clarity, remain focused on God’s throne, and transform uncertainty into prayer.

Faithfulness must be built in private in order to succeed in public.

The Writing on the Wall | Daniel 3

Faithful disciples live with humility and urgency because God weighs every heart.

God confronts our pride so that we can humbly recognize that He alone is King.

Faithful in the Fire

When the kingdoms of this world shake, faithful disciples seek the firm foundation of the one true God.

A faithful disciple resolves in advance to obey and trust God, regardless of the consequences.