Value People

For those of us familiar with the Gospel, we probably take for granted the “calling” of the disciples. But consider for a moment how Andrew, Simon Peter, James, and John became “fishers of men.” There by the Sea of Galilee, these fishermen left their livelihood and followed a Carpenter. The first two brothers, Peter and Andrew “left their nets at once.” James and John immediately left their boat “and their fa- ther behind” (Matthew 4:20, 22). Thankfully, they followed. And yet, had Jesus nev- er entered their workplace, they would never have received the invitation.