21 Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, 22 and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him." Matthew 4:18-22
Life with Jesus is meant to be an adventure. Do you see -- James and John dropped everything and followed Jesus.
How do you just let go of everything and follow Jesus? How do you just let go of the life you were living? You change your perspective. Jesus didn't push or prod them to come -- no manipulation. Gave the invitation and moved on.
Chosen by Jesus -- I chose you for a purpose.
"You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you." John 15:16
"He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time," 2 Timothy 1:9
You were created new for a purpose
"As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh[a] and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved." Ephesians 2:1-5
We are meant for more than the rest of the world is. Let the World discover Jesus through you.
Jesus is a revolutionary -- What if it is not like what you think it will be? Don't limp across the finish line -- skid over it.
New for a purpose!
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:[a] The old has gone, the new is here!" 2 Corinthians 5:17
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-21
We are called to be conquerors, no matter the challenge.
"His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness." 2 Peter 1:3
God will take care of us. Everything we need will be given to us to do what He has called us to do.
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
We overcome the world.
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10
Make something of our lives for Him.
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Be who He called you to be.
We have been given a guide -- don't go where you don't know without a reliable guide.
"In their hearts humans plan their course,
but the Lord establishes their steps." Proverbs 16:9
What are you waiting for?
"Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses." 1 Timothy 6:12