As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen.

And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.”

And immediately they left their nets and followed him.

Mark 1:16–18

One of the most commonly used words in the Gospel of Mark is “immediately.”

The repeated use of this word captures the urgency and power of the moment, and in the above situation, the visceral connection Jesus had with his disciples.

Andrew and Simon do not require a recruitment speech or even a plan, being invited by Jesus to follow was enough for them to change their whole lives.

The words of the story cannot capture the power of this moment.

Join us Sunday as we consider the challenge of following Jesus.

Message delivered by Pastor Ben Sandin.