The Mission Continues

In 1 Samuel 9, Saul is chosen to be the king.

At the end of this chapter, the prophet wants a private word with Saul.

Samuel then tells Saul the reason.

1 Samuel 9:27b (NRSVue) - stop here yourself for a while, that I may make known to you the word of God.

The first chapter in Mark wastes no time.

Mark discusses John the Baptist.

He then relates the baptism of Jesus.

Mark then goes into the calling of the first disciples and their mission.

Mark 1:17 (NRSVue) - And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of people.”

The word of God is known to us, at least it should be.

Christ called Simon and Andrew to follow and they did.

Similarly, Christ calls us and gives us the same mission.

There are still many who do not know the Lord as they should.

Matthew 9:37-38 (NRSVue) - Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”

Let us turn to the Lord for courage.

It takes courage to leave everything behind that would keep us from the mission.

Luke 9:61-62 (NRSVue) – Another said, “I will follow you, Lord, but let me first say farewell to those at my home.” And Jesus said to him, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”

Blessings,

Jim Pokorny

The Other Brother Jim

Look for me at otherbrotherjim.blogspot.com on Friday, November 13, 2026.

I will be back here on Friday, November 20, 2026