What can we learn from St. Matthew’s example of discipleship?
In the bible account of Matthew, after hearing the Lord call, “follow me,” the apostle seems to get up and follow Jesus without any hesitation. It was as though his personal encounter with Jesus was not an affair of the mind or rational discourse but rather an experience of the heart. Then Matthew goes on to invite his loved ones to encounter Jesus too.
Matthew left everything behind to become a missionary disciple of Jesus. You might say this is similar to what people pursuing a vocation of religious life do but Jesus calls all of us to do this in different ways.
Can you think of a time where you acted with only your heart and without hesitation because you knew that’s what God was calling you to do? Did it turn out to be the best thing? Did you tell family and loved ones about the experience and in doing so, inspire them to also encounter Jesus?
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For additional reading: The Call of Matthew, Matthew 9:9-13 and learn more about St. Matthew, sinner, apostle, evangelist and martyr. I invite you to follow me on Twitter @FrWilly too!
