Date: Sunday, 19th October, 2025
Text: Mark 1:17
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
The word “follow” may seem simple, but in the context of discipleship, it carries deep spiritual weight. In Mark 1:17, when Jesus said, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men,” He was not merely calling for companionship – He was calling for commitment and transformation.
In the early days of His ministry, there were different kinds of followers around Jesus. Some followed Him physically – walking in His presence, listening to His words, watching His miracles – yet their hearts remained untouched. They enjoyed His teachings but never allowed those words to change them. They followed because of the miracles, or for the bread and fish He freely gave. These were casual followers – present in body but distant in spirit.
But there was another group – the intentional followers. They opened their hearts to the convicting power of the Holy Spirit. They accepted His salvation, submitted to His lordship, and chose to be identified with Him even when it meant rejection, persecution, or loss. These were true disciples – not following only for what they can get, but for who He is.
The question today is: How are you following? Is your walk with Jesus just about proximity – being around His presence – or intimacy – being changed by His presence? Are you following for the bread, or because He is the Bread of Life?
Reflective Nugget: Following Jesus costs something, but it produces everything. The depth of your following determines the strength of your faith.
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