January 10 2016 Jesus Looks For Disciples
/JESUS LOOKS FOR DISCIPLES
Matthew 4:18-22
The choice of Jesus. (V.18)
- He saw two brothers.
Three reasons why you are important to God:
- Because of who we are.
- Because of what we cost.
- Because of what we can become.
Man surveys the crowd and values it by:
- We look at each other with the eyes of what they were.
- We see people for what they are today.
- The call of Jesus (V. 19)
"Come follow me and I will make you fishers of men."
The significance of a call depends upon:
- It has to do with who calls.
- It has to do with what they say.
- Where I am at in my own life.
Our life, once stretched, never regains its original dimension.
The challenge of Jesus (V. 19)
"I will make you..."
What made the challenge irresistible?
- Jesus took responsibility for their success.
- Jesus gave them hope.
- Jesus gave them vision.
The concerns of Jesus.
- Relationships.
- Growth.
- Fruitfulness.
- Obedience.
(V. 20) Immediately they left their nets and followed Him.
LOOK THEM OVER
“Lord, as you “Look Me Over,” it’s unbelievable that you would choose me to help build your Kingdom. I accept the challenge to follow you into the exciting journey of ministry. I admit that I’m a little fearful and have areas in my life that you must change before you can use me. Nevertheless, today I make myself available to you.”
Love, _____________________________________
Areas of my life that need to be changed:
