Reaction Time vs Response Time

This morning's Gospel is on the calling of Simon, Andrew, James and John. From the Gospel we get the picture that as soon as these men were called they responded. They were called and immediately left their fishing business and followed Jesus.

Most reading this have responded to the initial call of Jesus to follow him and even though we may limp along, we do follow him. But what about the specific ministries that he calls us to. Regretfully I believe we react immediately but do not respond obediently for some time if ever.

We react as silent paralytics questioning God's choice, our own abilities and what responding to God's call will mean to the human comfort zone that we have spent a life time creating.

The four men in this mornings Gospel JUST RESPOND OBEDIENTLY !

I want to be like that. How about you?