Mosaic International Church

Psalm 19

For the choir director: A psalm of David.

1 The heavens proclaim the glory of God.

The skies display his craftsmanship.

2 Day after day they continue to speak;

night after night they make him known.

3 They speak without a sound or word;

their voice is never heard.*

4 Yet their message has gone throughout the earth,

and their words to all the world.

God has made a home in the heavens for the sun.

5 It bursts forth like a radiant bridegroom after his wedding.

It rejoices like a great athlete eager to run the race.

6 The sun rises at one end of the heavens

and follows its course to the other end.

Nothing can hide from its heat.

7 The instructions of the Lord are perfect,

reviving the soul.

The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy,

making wise the simple.

8 The commandments of the Lord are right,

bringing joy to the heart.

The commands of the Lord are clear,

giving insight for living.

9 Reverence for the Lord is pure,

lasting forever.

The laws of the Lord are true;

each one is fair.

10 They are more desirable than gold,

even the finest gold.

They are sweeter than honey,

even honey dripping from the comb.

11 They are a warning to your servant,

a great reward for those who obey them.

12 How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart?

Cleanse me from these hidden faults.

13 Keep your servant from deliberate sins!

Don’t let them control me.

Then I will be free of guilt

and innocent of great sin.

14 May the words of my mouth

and the meditation of my heart

be pleasing to you,

O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

Matthew 4:18-22

God uses story to engage with us. He draws us pictures so we can understand the message that he gives us. The Bible shows us that he is interested in you as a person. It says that he even loves us despite our imperfections.

God didn’t and doesn’t wait on us to make the first move. He’s not sitting there biting his fingers wondering if you will notice Him or if you will wander into to someone that will say something. He initiates the relationship. Before we knew him he knew us. (Jeremiah 1:5) He recognized us. (John 10:3) He cared for us. He chose us. (Ephesians 1:3-6)

He desired to make himself known to us. Here in this passage we see Jesus show us a pattern of making disciples and establishing relationship with his creation.

Called (s) Trains Commissions Sets Expectation

Jesus paints a picture for us and models it himself and through his disciples. Since Jesus is calling us to be his followers, it would be wise to see what they actually did.
We find that Jesus has started his ministry to ‘seek after the lost’ (Luke 19:10) and to be light to those in darkness. This is after he has overcome the evil one in the wilderness (Matthew 4) and now is seen ‘going’ to Capernaum. He begins preaching there, telling the people to repent, change their way, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. The King is on the scene and our allegiance is required to be a part of the Kingdom. We enter into the Kingdom through repentance and submission to the King.

Have you repented? Have you pledged your allegiance to the King?

The King is on the scene and is now calling all people to himself. Jesus walks along the shore of Galilee with purpose and intentionality. He is seeking. As he is walking, he sees two guys fishing with a cast net. In those days fishermen used a single line, a cast net or a dredging net. (This will be important connection to how he does ministry with the disciples)

Jesus calls these two fisherman to “come follow after me” (Matthew 4:19). Normally this would not be done. The students were to request a particular teacher. Jesus chose his followers (John 15:16). He initiates this relationship. When you are called into a relationship with Jesus, it’s a call to change your life. We are to give or submit to his authority and to learn his ways, ideas and do what he says (John 10:27).

This is the first step in the pattern of discipleship: Hear the call and respond properly.
Take a few minutes and read this passage. Ask yourself, is there enough evidence in your life that you are in allegiance to Jesus? Have you repented (turned from sin to Jesus) and submitted your life to him?

Take the first step and do so today. He is waiting.