Today's Devotion: Matthew 4:19 (New International Version)
"Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men."

Jesus called his disciples from all walks of life: four were fishermen, one was a tax collector. Among the apostles, Luke was a physician. Paul was a Pharisee and was also probably a member of the Sanhedrin.

Today's Comments: Jesus has a purpose for all of us. It is up to us to listen and then act. And, as in the case of Paul, God made him listen. Sometimes God makes us listen, too. And, sometimes he tells us by showing us. That happened to me today, when I provided services to an Iraqi War vet who ended up with serious burns and scars from a suicide bombing. He wasn't bitter. He just did his duty, and now, after being patched up, he wants to move on. And I am glad that I am able to help him.