This is what it says in the Bible when Jesus called Matthew to a life of being His disciple,
As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” So he arose and followed Him. - Matthew 9:9
This is what (usually) happens when Jesus calls me to a life of being His disciple,
Jesus: "Follow Me."
Me (in several settings):
"Wah, zhun bo? If it's you, Jesus, send me a sign."
"I want to know what to expect. Will I have [INSERT RELEVANT EARTHLY COMFORT HERE]?"
"Show me the whole plan leh. I want to know what's coming." (Thankfully, He has never entertained this request, I don't think my self-absorbed mind can handle the Big Picture)
"Wah piang, I wasn't expecting this. I had hoped for [INSERT PERSONAL OPINION HERE]."
Yep, I guess they had greater faith back then. But then, the same Jesus also states all I need is faith as small as a mustard seed to go on this journey. All I know is that God is good, and that Jesus embodies His goodness. Therefore, I will obey as Matthew did, and I pray that it be something I do forevermore.
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