Matthew 4 shows Jesus beginning His public ministry. He is tempted in the wilderness and defeats the devil with the Word of God. Then He begins preaching, repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near. He also starts gathering disciples, calling ordinary people into a new life and mission. The chapter ends with Jesus teaching, preaching, and healing, and crowds begin to follow Him.
Today’s Clarion Call Daily scripture Matthew 4 verses 18 to 22 shows Jesus walking by the Sea of Galilee and calling fishermen to follow Him. He calls Simon Peter and Andrew as they are casting nets, and He says He will make them fishers of men. They immediately leave their nets and follow Him. Then Jesus calls James and John, who are with their father in a boat mending nets, and they also immediately leave the boat and their father to follow Jesus. The message is that Jesus’ call requires an immediate response, leaving what is familiar, trusting Him, and stepping into a new purpose.
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