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Steadfast

Recently I have begun a deeper study into the book of Matthew. I have truly loved all the things that I am reading and learning. The one verse that still gets me though is when Jesus goes up to Simon also known as Peter and his brother Andrew and tells them to drop their nets and to follow Him, and that He will make them fishers of men; they do, no questions asked. They had unwavering trust from that one statement Jesus made and the completely gave their lives to Him. It is so hard for us to drop our nets our follow Him. Notice it was about making them fishers of men, not about anything for the glory of themselves, but for others and trusting in the unknown road that lies ahead. Not everyone would be so quick to drop their nets and follow if they knew what the path looked like. God never promised an easy, squeaky clean life when you follow Him. “Much of our difficulty as seeking Christians stems from our unwillingness to take God as He is and adjust our lives accordingly.” A.W. Tozer When He calls you, you will not be…