i can’t say i found God because i was pursuing Him. Rather, He was pursuing me. In that regard, i have a lot in common with Matthew. Perhaps, you do too.

John the baptizer was a man of conviction and courage – the greatest of the prophets. He came in the spirit and power of Elijah.

The apostle Andrew who grew up in the shadow of his older brother Simon Peter cast quite a shadow himself – a shadow that led others to Jesus.

Judas Iscariot didn’t set out on his journey to follow Jesus with betrayal on his mind. He followed Jesus because he truly believed that Jesus was the promised Messiah.

As I stood there watching Jesus, I was ashamed. How many times had I walked through that court and done nothing? How many times had I ignored the sin in God’s temple?

Soon I was standing there watching Jesus walk away. Right behind Him were my wife, my sons, my partners, and my friends. I would be less than honest if I didn’t confess that at that moment I felt very alone.