Read Mark 1:14-28.
It’s interesting to note that when Jesus announces in verse 15, “The time has come, the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news,” the Bible doesn’t say to whom he was talking. We could get the impression he was just walking through the streets of Galilee shouting his message to anyone within hearing. Nor does the Bible tell us if anyone “repented” or “believed.” They probably had the same reaction that we might have today. They might have simply ignored him, thinking he was some kind of weirdo. Or maybe they were just too busy to stop long enough to understand the importance of what he was saying.
In the next sentence the reaction is in stark contrast. Simon, Andrew, James and John, who also were busy “preparing and casting their nets,” didn’t seem to have any hesitation in responding to Jesus’ calling. Scripture tells us, “At once they left,” and “without delay.” What made the difference in their response? Were they already aware of who he was and wanted to be a part of his ministry to spread the “good news”? Were their hearts simply ready to respond to his call to “follow him”?
Jesus seeks us. In Revelation it says that Jesus stands at the door and knocks… it is up to us to decide to open the door to him.
Father, help us respond without delay, to your call, just as the disciples did. Amen.
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