Matthew 4:17-22
17 From that time on Jesus began to preach,
“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called
Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.
19 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”20 At once they left their nets and followed him.
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.
Reflection
Today we hear the story of Jesus calling some of His
disciples. Jesus calls the disciples to be “fishers of people.” What do you think Jesus means by this? What do you think this means for Jesus’ disciples today?
