Leaving the Collecting Booth
Scripture exploration on Luke
“After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. "Follow me," Jesus said to him, and Levi got up, left everything and followed him. Then Levi held a great banquet for Jesus at his house, and a large crowd of tax collectors and others were eating with them.”
Levi was a tax collector, someone most people disliked and avoided. But Jesus walked right up to his booth and said, "Follow me." Levi left his old life behind to follow Him. Jesus sees who you can become, not just what your past or your current job title says.
Quiet Reflection
What old routine or comfort zone is holding you back from following where God is leading you?
A Simple Prayer
“Lord Jesus, change is scary. Leaving behind what is familiar to step into something new takes courage. Remind me that You are with me, and give me the faith to follow You. Amen.”
Write down one goal or step you feel God nudging you toward, and do one small thing toward it today.
Take one small, faithful step with God today.
When This Story Connects With Your Life
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