This message reflects on Jesus’ calling of His disciples and the challenges they faced in following Him, including doubts about His humble origins, the temptation to return to familiar ways, and the need to avoid judging others by their past. Through examples such as Nathanael, Peter, Andrew, John, and Matthew, it emphasizes that God calls imperfect people with potential, leads them beyond their former lives, and invites them to trust Christ, grow in faith, and fulfill their calling as His disciples.
Lewis VanAusdle lives Brooklyn, NY with his wife, Lena. He is the pastor for congregations in New York City, New Jersey - North, and Hartford, Connecticut.
