Gospel: Mark 1:14-20
After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the
gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand.
Repent, and believe in the gospel. As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw
Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were
fishermen. Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of
men.” Then they abandoned their nets and followed him. He walked along a little
farther and saw James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They too were
in a boat mending their nets. Then he called them. So they left their father
Zebedee in the boat along with the hired men and followed him.
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Reflection:
What is the prerequisite in following Jesus? Its repentance and belief in
His gospel message, we cannot follow without repentance and firm belief in His
gospel message.
When Simon, Andrew, James and John responded to His call they did
not simply respond. Along with their response to Jesus came their desire to
repent. They also did not only leave behind them their livelihood and families
they also left behind their sinfulness or anything that made them sin.
When the four of them went along with Jesus to become fishers of men they
were already renewed by Jesus. They were also equipped by Jesus with what they
would be needing as they go about their mission.
What is the relevance of the gospel to us and to our faith life? We too
are being called by Jesus to a life of renewal and repentance. We too are being
called by Jesus to follow Him and become fishers of men. Why does Jesus calls
us to a life of renewal and repentance? This is for the reason that we are all
sinners, no one of us is sinless.
To respond to Jesus' call of repentance and belief in His
gospel message is the best action that you can ever do to your life.
Will you respond to this call of Jesus? – Marino J. Dasmarinas
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