As Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen.
He said to them,
“Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
At once they left their nets and followed him. He walked along from there and saw two other brothers, James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They were in a boat, with their father Zebedee, mending their nets. He called them, and immediately they left their boat and their father and followed him.
“Come after me and i will make you fishers of men”. It takes me once more to the Greyhounds chasing the fake rabbit. We spend so much our life chasing fake rabbits. So what does it mean when Christ says “come after me”. I think it means lots of things: use your talents to lift and empower others; Do your best to make the world kinder, more loving and more giving; forgive and give to the stranger and not just family or friends. I don’t think you find Christ via your voice of profession. You find christ in the encounters you have with others.
ReplyDeleteI think your response to Matthew 4:18-22 is insightful and thought-provoking. It draws a compelling analogy between the Greyhounds chasing the fake rabbit and our tendency to pursue worldly desires that ultimately leave us unfulfilled.
ReplyDeleteYour interpretation of Christ's call to "come after me" as a summons to use our talents to serve others, promote kindness, and practice forgiveness aligns beautifully with the core teachings of Christianity. The pursuit of these virtues transcends professional endeavors and extends to our interactions with all people, regardless of their relationship to us.
I particularly appreciate your emphasis on finding Christ in the encounters we have with others. True spirituality, as you suggest, manifests in our actions and relationships, not in mere words or professions.
Overall, your response offers a refreshing perspective on Matthew 4:18-22, one that encourages us to seek Christ not in external pursuits but in the depths of our connections with others. Thank you for sharing your thoughtful insights.