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By Ramesh C.Reddy
Pittsburgh Standard


January 29, 2007

SCRIPTURE:
“When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets. Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him." (Mark 1:19-20, NIV)

Observations:

I asked myself what do the disciples do?
1. Without delay when Jesus called, James and John left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men.
2. Without delay when Jesus called, James and John followed him.

Interpretations:

I asked myself why is it significant that James and John left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed Jesus?
I found it very interesting that James and John left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed Jesus because they were giving up their own father's business to pursue the business of Jesus when Jesus called them. They were in the business of fishing for fish and when Jesus calls, they follow the business of Jesus to fish for the souls of men. 

Also, they do not leave their father alone but with the hired men. This is significant because it shows that when they followed Jesus, they did not just leave their dad's business in limbo. Everything Scripture mentions has a reason even phrases such as 'hired men'.  

It is also significant because they trusted the hired men to help their dad while they went into the business of following Jesus.

Implications:

I saw important implications for my own life.  No matter what business I am doing whether it is family owned or not,  when Jesus calls, I need to follow the business of Jesus.  At the same time, I need to entrust the business to hired help.

I ask you now dear friends, how do you rate in the business of Jesus?
Dear friend, whatever business you are in whether it is family owned or not, if you follow the Lord's calling into ministry, you are actually joining the business of Jesus. You maybe asked to leave behind the business you were doing or utilize what you learned in the business you are doing for the Kingdom of God. When Jesus called Peter and Andrew who were commercial fisherman, He told them that if they follow Him, He will make them fishers for the souls of men. This is exposited more at
Mark 1:16-18: "What kind of P.R.O.F.E.S.S.I.O.N are you in?" (Jan 26, 08, 10:22 a.m.)  Their profession was used for the Kingdom of God.

Now how you rate in the business of Jesus will depend on what you do in the business of Jesus. Jesus is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and He is calling you to join His team when you are called. It is important that you understand the organization culture of the business of Jesus. Four things are emphasized heavily in the business of Jesus: Word of God, Prayer, Church. Missions.

The Word of God gives us the instruction manual on how to follow Jesus effectively and be successful in the business of Jesus. We come to learn the emphasis put on prayer in the Word of God and need to adapt praying into our daily cycle. But it is not any kind of praying but praying the Word of God for the Lord's will to be done. Prayer is in essence talking to Jesus. Regardless of how earthly businesses are run, in the business of Jesus we can get to directly communicate with our perfect CEO. This is important and encouraged.  Jesus was all about transformational leadership. Jesus wants to transform His followers. It does not end there. One of the ways Jesus wants to transform His followers is mostly through the power of the Holy Spirit working in our lives and as He uses His church to accomplish the vision in the business. In essence, emphasizing being part of a community of believers becomes utmost importance. Now as we are in a community of believers, studying the Word of God putting it into practice through the power of prayer, we can actually be equipped, enabled, and empowered in the business of Jesus.

Won't you join me friend if you know you are called into the business of Jesus?

Let others rate you in the business of Jesus to see where you need to improve. Most of all ask the Lord Jesus Himself to rate you how you are doing in the business of Jesus. Now is the time my friend, don't delay!

"Business Under Savior's Instruction Now Empowers Servitude Scripturally" (B.U.S.I.N.E.S.S.)/"How do you rate in the B.U.S.I.N.E.S.S of Jesus?"

Prayer:
Dear Lord Jesus, thank you so much for what I have learned today. I learned that James and John left their father Zebedee with the hired help and followed you when you called them. Oh Lord Jesus, I pray right now no matter what I am doing, when you call me specifically to a mission or task in your business Oh Lord, that I would follow diligently. Help us Oh Lord to use your instruction manual always no matter what job you have called us to do because you place us in strategic locations for your Kingdom Oh Lord. Help us to talk to you frequently knowing you are there for us and desire to help us. Help us to be part of a community of believers that believe in the Word of God and preach your Word from Genesis to Revelation. Oh Father God, thank you for your Son, Jesus Christ and all He has done  and will continue to do. Help us to follow the Great Commission you have given all of us to go into all the world making disciples, preaching the Gospel, baptizing in the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, knowing you are with us always. Help us to be open to your calling and not circumvent it with our own desires. Thank you so much Jesus. We want you to rate us high in the business you have called us to! Thank you so much Jesus. Thank you for hearing us and answering us! In Your Name I Pray Jesus! Amen!

If you would like to invite Jesus Christ into your heart and make Him a daily part of your life, you can this very moment. You will never be alone. You can claim God's promises for you in the Bible and see them come true, before your eyes, in His wonderful timing. You don't have to wait for a special time to come to the Lord. You can come right now as you pray the prayer below, meaning it in your heart.

Prayer:
God I am a sinner. I am invaded by this deadliest virus. Many times I feel so guilty and yucky inside. I need forgiveness. I am so sorry for my sins. I have not obeyed you with my whole heart! I have gone my own way and done my own things. I still struggle with sin. I need you Jesus in my life so I can receive forgiveness and a new beginning. In the process, I can forgive others as you help me to. Thank you so much Jesus. I accept the antidote you have sent me. I believe Jesus you died for me and your cleansing blood will cleanse me from all my sins. You came back to life to save me. Thank you God I am set free, free from the bondage of sin. Hear my cry Oh Lord. I accept you Jesus into my heart. I make you my Lord and Personal Savior of my life. Thank you Father God for giving me Salvation. Thank you Jesus for coming into my heart and making my heart your home. Thank you for living in me Jesus and I will live for you and serve you the rest of the days of my life. Thank you for being my Lord and personal Savior! I can live a life of peace with you on my side. Thank you that you have heard my prayer and answered me! In your Name I Pray Jesus! AMEN!

No matter what you feel in your heart, know that Jesus has come in and resides with you! You are not alone! To make your walk strong with the Lord, spend time in prayer talking to Him as you would to a friend. You don’t need special words to talk to the Lord. Spend time in His Word reading Psalms and turning them into prayer. Next allow God to heal you and speak to you through the Gospel of John or Gospel of Mark before moving on to other Books of the Bible! Slowly, let the Lord show you to which Scriptures He wants you to go to next. It is also important to be part of a body of believers to help you grow in the faith. Find a Bible believing church that preaches the Word of God from Genesis to Revelation proclaiming Jesus Christ our crucified and risen Lord who brings us hope, healing, and help! But beware of churches who do believe in the Word of God completely but there is no freedom in Christ but legalism involved.

As a student, it is not too late to join a fellowship on campus too this blessed New Year of 2008! May the Lord's presence and peace fill you with His love now and forever! Amen!

Feel free to email me at reddy4hisglory2004@yahoo.com if you want to meet to study the Bible, pray with, talk about spiritual issues or whatever is on your mind! My number is 412-720-4579.

"This is my work and I can do it only because Christ's mighty energy is at work within me." (Colossians 1:29, TLB)

Love in Christ,
Ramesh

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