When we think of the apostles, we often say “they left everything to follow Jesus,” which is true. But St. Matthew in his gospel describes it differently.
About Peter and Andrew he says,
At once they left their nets and followed him.
Regarding James and John, he writes,
Immediate they left their boat and father and followed him.
Each pair is described as leaving something different.
Perhaps now, on this second day of the new year, each of us needs to ask ourselves, “What do I need to leave so that I can follow Jesus more fully this year?”
