“9As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, ‘Follow me.’ And he rose and followed him.” – Matthew 9:9 (ESV)
There are a couple of things going on here. First, Jesus said follow and Matthew dropped everything and followed. Second, Matthew was not exactly the most well respected of the people and Jesus called him to follow. This morning I am looking at the second.
God can use us all. No matter our background.
“12But when he heard it, he said, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. 13Go and learn what this means, “I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.” For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.’” – Matthew 9:12-13 (ESV)
We should not be looking for the reasons that God cannot and will not call us to follow and really look for the opportunity to simply follow when called. We are called and when called we should go. Even you, me, and anyone called.
Have you heard the voice of God calling? Were you wondering why and if you should go because of who you are and where you stand? Will you look for the opportunity to follow as we know that God will choose anyone?
Trevor's Thoughts 