Presumption

From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishers. And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. And they straightway left their nets and followed him.

-Matthew 4:17-20

That call "Follow Me" carries with it the command to forget our own agenda, which is countercultural in the twenty-first century. Chas was on top of his world: a successful entrepreneur with a loving family and making money hand over fist. But suddenly, everything started to crumble around him-children dropping out of school, murder, drug cartels, incarceration.

Chas, mumbling alone at the table, thought, What have I gotten myself into? What have I done to deserve the things that have happened to me and my family? God had other ideas for Chas after a tragic accident changed his original plans, goals, and dreams. The great news is that our interests are safe in God's hands. He is aware of our thoughts but knows better than we do what is ultimately best for us. Maybe it is to become a Christian. Maybe it is to change the world. But whatever it is, we need to take a step back and change ourselves.