The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. And he found Philip and said to him, 'Follow me.'
John 1:43
"Follow me": two words, eight letters, but a simple phrase that carries a big request with no other directives.
Jesus says to Philip, "Follow me" and Philip does. Jesus doesn’t say to Philip go home gather your possessions and tell your family you are going away. He just says to follow him. As much as I would like to think that I would just up and follow if called, I am human enough to know that I would start off by saying I need to let my family know that I am leaving. I would want to bring a clean set of clothes, my toothbrush and a comb. I would also have many questions because that is how I am. There should be no questions when Jesus calls us. My faith should be strong enough to lead me in his shadow.
Lord, help me to find the strength to be the person you created. Let me walk in the light of your love sharing it as I go. May I follow you and bring others along with me. Amen
Sharon McGlaughlin
