Weekly Creative Devotional – Mark 1:17-18

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Weekly Creative Devotional

Opening Prayer

Lord Jesus, as we reflect on Your call to follow You, open our hearts to understand what true discipleship means. Teach us to walk closely with You, leaving behind anything that hinders our journey. In Your name, we pray. Amen.

REFLECTION

In Mark’s Gospel, we see the immediacy and purpose of Jesus’ call. When He calls Peter and Andrew to follow Him, they leave everything without hesitation. Discipleship requires this same response today – a willingness to prioritize Jesus over everything else, trusting that He will shape us for a higher purpose. Following Jesus may mean letting go of comfort, security, or even certain relationships, but it leads to a life of meaning and impact. Jesus invites us into His work of transforming lives, asking us to cast our “nets” in ways that draw others to Him. Like Peter and Andrew, we may feel unqualified, but Jesus promises to make us into what He has called us to be. Consider:

• What “nets” or attachments in your life might Jesus be calling you to leave behind?
• How can you respond to Jesus’ call to follow Him in a deeper way this week?

MEMORIZING THE VERSE

Memorize Mark 1:17 (ESV): “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” Let this verse remind you of Jesus’ call and His promise to equip you as you follow Him.

CREATING AND MEDITATING

Choose a creative activity: Option 1: Draw Your “Net.” In your journal, draw a simple fishing net, and in each part of the net, write down something that holds your attention, time, or energy. Pray over each item, asking God to show you if and how these areas may need to be released to follow Jesus more fully. Meditate on how God might transform each area for His purposes as you journey with Him. Option 2: Discipleship Path Map in Bible Journaling. Draw a path in the margin of your Bible beside Mark 1:17-18, symbolizing the journey of discipleship. Add steps, symbols, or words along the path that represent the challenges, steps of faith, or acts of obedience you encounter in following Jesus. Reflect on how this journey grows you into a “fisher of men.”  

TAKING ACTION AND APPLYING

This week, step out in faith by doing something that aligns with Jesus’ mission. It might mean reaching out to someone who needs encouragement, serving in a new way, or sharing your faith story with a friend. Ask God to make you bold in responding to His call and to deepen your commitment to discipleship.

 

Hymn

 

Fishers of Men

1 I will make you fishers of men, Fishers of men, fishers of men, I will make you fishers of men If you follow Me; If you follow Me, If you follow Me, I will make you fishers of men If you follow Me.

2 Hear Christ calling, Come unto Me, Come unto Me, Come unto Me; Hear Christ calling, Come unto Me, I will give you rest; I will give you rest, I will give you rest; Hear Christ calling, Come unto Me, I will give you rest.

Words: Harry D. Clarke, Music: Harry D. Clarke

 

Closing Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank You for calling us to follow You. Help us to leave behind anything that keeps us from fully walking with You. Give us courage to trust You as You shape us to become fishers of men, spreading Your love and truth to those around us. In Your name, we pray. Amen.  

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