I WANNA BE A MATTHEW
Today's reading: Matthew 8-10

"As Jesus was going down the road, he saw Matthew sitting at his tax-collection booth. Come, be my disciple, Jesus said to him. So Matthew got up and followed him." Matthew 9:9 NLT

He didn't ask to finish out his shift.

He didn't call Human Resources and consider his compensation package.

He didn't discuss it with co-workers.

He didn't pull out his ledger scroll and begin listing the pro's and con's.

He didn't quickly scan his home budget to see if this job move would best benefit his family.

He didn't busy himself with another customer, ignoring what Jesus asked.

He got up and followed Him.

He left his paperwork behind.

He left his change purse on the table.

He left a letter of resignation unwritten.

He left with Jesus.

I wanna be a Matthew.

I don't want to think and re-think things until the calling has passed me by.

I don't want to wonder if what He offers is better than what I have.

I don't want to be sitting at my desk while God's work is going on around me.

I don't want to be left out.

I wanna be a Matthew.