Tuesday, January 28, 2014

DENNIS

Good Morning everyone. On an ancient lake shore in a
distant land, fishermen were casting their nets, hoping that
today would be a good day. It was just like any other. The
sun was shining and the gulls were singing.

Going through the motions of their trade, two sets of
brothers heard a call upon their lives. There, on that distant
shore, was a humbled looking man waving his arm and
saying, “Follow me.” Immediately, they dropped their gear
and followed.

What was it about the call from this man that made these
brothers leave everything behind and go? Well, this man’s
invitation was being made directly to their hearts. It was not
drowned out by the sounds of life: the waves, the gulls, or
the chatter of other fishermen.

With just a motion and a simple command, this unassuming
man on the beach spoke volumes. This same humbled
Lord is calling you also, saying “Follow me.” His words can
speak over distracting noises in your life if you will simply
listen. Will you drop everything and go?

I am Dennis Gossett, Associate Pastor at Central United
Methodist Church.