As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector's booth. “Follow me,” He told him, and Matthew got up and followed Him. While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew's house, many tax collectors and “sinners” came and ate with Him and His disciples.
Another selection about following. Matthew just got up and followed. No excuses, no arguments. But another thing that got my attention is what happened later. Not only did Matthew just get up and follow. But then Matthew included his circle of influence in that choice. Jesus came to Matthew's house and ate with other tax collectors and "sinners" Matthew knew. Matthew became the instrument, the avenue through which his circle of friends and co-workers were introduced to Jesus in a more personal and intimate way. Matthew's following became a bridge to reaching more lost. Not a wall that separated him from further "corrupting" influences. Is the way I follow building bridges that introduce Jesus to my circle of influence? Or have I too often erected barriers that insulate me from them and their meeting Jesus?
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