“Come. Follow me.”

Monday of the First week in Ordinary Time Mark 1:14-20 “Come. Follow me.” The invitation, “follow me,” is the invitation to leave behind our nets, our boats, and even our family. Today we are reminded that to change our life we have to change our priorities. “Immediately they left their nets and followed him.” We never get anywhere new as long as we’re unwilling to leave where we are. We accept Jesus’ invitation to follow, not by packing up but by letting go. The call to follow Jesus is the call to discipleship. It means that we have to put Jesus first; we have to give Him our total loyalty, unquestionable obedience and complete trust. Friends, God promise us new life don’t exchange God’s invitation with something else. Finally, when we choose to follow Christ, it means we choose to be changed. May we ever choose the harder right instead of the easier wrong. People don’t realize how important decisions are until they make the wrong ones. Friends, choosing to follow Jesus is a decision we will never regret. Take note of this: When we put God first, all other things fall into their proper place. Our decision defines our destiny. Who youbare yoday is the product of your choice. You know what, I have no regrets with my decision in life. Blessings Fr. Jhack