“Jesus went out and looked for a man named Matthew.  He found him sitting at his tax booth, for he was a tax collector. Jesus said to him, ‘Be my disciple and follow me.’ That very moment, Matthew got up, left everything behind, and followed him.” (Luke 5: 27, the Passion Translation)

Jesus knew who he would choose as his apostles. His selections were not random or based on human circumstances. Jesus sought out Matthew, with intention. He found him doing exactly what the Jews shunned him for doing—collecting taxes.

Where Matthew was or what he did, did not deter Jesus in finding him and calling him to follow the Christ-mission, to be a blessed participant in a world-changing cause. It was simply what must happen. Matthew’s place was settled for Jesus. He was meant to be an active part of this work.

And Matthew must have felt this. He must have felt not only Jesus’ love and determination, but also the sense of being truly needed. Matthew could leave behind his position, wealth, and perhaps his old perceptions of himself. He could, at that very moment, simply choose to be chosen—to follow.

The Christ is always seeking us out, calling us to leave behind our false beliefs and the limits we put on ourselves, and to be followers of God and His Truth. This may feel like a human choice for us to make, but it is really an agreement to be (as Matthew may have discovered), who we already are—worthy and ready!

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