There are many stories in the New Testament about people who are called to serve God and follow Jesus. Of all those stories, this story makes the most sense. Remember the story about Paul? He was persecuting the church, dragging Christians out of their houses and condemning them to death. One day, he saw the Light, and it knocked him off his horse. It’s hard to relate to such a dramatic conversion, but there it is.

Remember the story about Matthew? One day he was sitting at his tax collection table, minding his own business and counting the change. All of a sudden, Jesus looked at him, and said, “Get in step and follow me.” Matthew didn’t take time to think about it. He stood up and went. It is difficult to understand such an abrupt decision, but there it is.

Remember the story of Nathan…