What does it really mean to follow Jesus?

When Jesus called Peter, Andrew, James, and John, they immediately followed Him. Their response reveals three important truths about what it means to follow Jesus today:

• They acted on Jesus’ call immediately.

• They stopped doing what they previously thought they were supposed to do.

• They didn’t let family keep them from following Jesus.

In this episode of our Acknowledging Jesus series, we continue exploring what it truly means to be a disciple of Jesus—not someone who follows from a distance, but someone who trusts Him enough to go wherever He leads. We also discuss:

• Why you cannot follow Jesus from afar.

• Why being a disciple involves more than simply watching church from home.

• What Jesus taught the two men who wanted to follow Him in Matthew 8.

• Why following Jesus doesn’t look the same for everyone.

• Why you can trust that God’s plan for your life is always the best path.

Following Jesus isn’t about comparing your calling to someone else’s.

It’s about trusting Him enough to say, “Yes, Lord,” and following wherever He leads.

📖 Key Scriptures:

Matthew 4:18-22

Matthew 8:18-22

Proverbs 3:5-6

If you’ve ever wondered what it truly means to follow Jesus, this episode will encourage you to trust Him, obey His leading, and confidently walk the unique path He has prepared for you.