Invite Day 27
Monday March 23
Follow Me
Corwin Kulig – Student Pastor
Mark 1:16-20
As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” 18 At once they left their nets and followed him.
19 When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets. 20 Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him.
When Jesus began His ministry, He didn’t start with the powerful or the popular. He walked along the shore and called ordinary fishermen—normal guys with rough hands, long nights, and everyday responsibilities. They weren’t scholars. They weren’t famous. But Jesus had a plan for them. With two simple words—“Follow Me”—Jesus extended an invitation that would change everything. Following Him meant anywhere, anytime, and anything. It meant leaving comfort, security, and excuses behind to gain a new purpose. And the response? Immediately. They dropped their nets and followed. Their lives were no longer defined by what they did, but by whom they belonged. Jesus didn’t just invite them into a relationship—He invited them into His mission. Ordinary people, empowered by an extraordinary God, sent to change the world. That same invitation still stands today. Life change is one invitation away. Jesus is calling normal people to live for something greater, to influence their teams, schools, families, and communities for His glory. The question isn’t whether the invitation is real—it’s whether we’re willing to say yes.
Prayer Prompt
Ask Jesus to help you lay down the excuses that keep you from fully following Him. Pray for the courage to trust His invitation and step into the purpose He has for your life. If you’ve never said yes to Jesus, ask Him today to make you new and lead your life.
Follow Me
Corwin Kulig – Student Pastor
Mark 1:16-20
As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” 18 At once they left their nets and followed him.
19 When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets. 20 Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him.
When Jesus began His ministry, He didn’t start with the powerful or the popular. He walked along the shore and called ordinary fishermen—normal guys with rough hands, long nights, and everyday responsibilities. They weren’t scholars. They weren’t famous. But Jesus had a plan for them. With two simple words—“Follow Me”—Jesus extended an invitation that would change everything. Following Him meant anywhere, anytime, and anything. It meant leaving comfort, security, and excuses behind to gain a new purpose. And the response? Immediately. They dropped their nets and followed. Their lives were no longer defined by what they did, but by whom they belonged. Jesus didn’t just invite them into a relationship—He invited them into His mission. Ordinary people, empowered by an extraordinary God, sent to change the world. That same invitation still stands today. Life change is one invitation away. Jesus is calling normal people to live for something greater, to influence their teams, schools, families, and communities for His glory. The question isn’t whether the invitation is real—it’s whether we’re willing to say yes.
Prayer Prompt
Ask Jesus to help you lay down the excuses that keep you from fully following Him. Pray for the courage to trust His invitation and step into the purpose He has for your life. If you’ve never said yes to Jesus, ask Him today to make you new and lead your life.
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