Youth for Christ Sto. Tomas Cluster

01222012, Sunday

Jonah 3:1-5, 10 / Psalm 25 / 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Gospel: Mark 1:14-20

Jesus Announces The Good News

After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!

Jesus Calls The First Disciples

As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him.When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets. Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him.

Photo by: Janina Saspa

Who to follow?

You may follow lots of TV Personalities, social groups, quote-bearer accounts on Twitter, wanting to know the latest news and wishing to be followed back. But who do you think does God really want us to follow? What does God want us to “mention” every once in a while?

Many people have been asked to surrender everything and follow Him instead. Doubtful, indeed they’ve been doubtful. As I’ve always read in fast food chains, “Don’t leave your valuables unattended.” How can you let go of the things that matter? Even so, doing it for the One who matters, too?

But all He wanted is for us to trust his sovereignty above all. He wants us to take that risky adventure of faith and let Him work over us. Responding to the call of following Him may lead us to sacrifices but the awesome feeling brought by being His follower is priceless.

I have handed every part of life to Him. My family, my studies, my friends, my YFC service, even my lovelife! I know that His guidance will come to me as I walk through the path that He wants me to take. Share His words! Let His name be a trending topic for everyone to browse through – for everyone else to follow! #likeJESUS

Writer: Bianca Pascual | Artist: Janina Saspa

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