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5th August 2026
WednesdayReflection
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Rev. Derek E. Koomson
ready to partner with you to share the gospel
'COME, FOLLOW ME'
- JESUS CALLS.
Matthew 4:19
Social Media is filled with invitations to follow individuals who claim to have what we are looking for.
There are many eloquent and persuasive voices in society, the Church, and social media seeking to capture our attention.
Social Media has become a powerful method of enticing people to follow.
The content of social media feeds mainly consists of posts, articles and images from individuals whom the user has chosen to follow.
Not all paths we choose to follow lead to the expected outcome.
The Call to follow is a call to grant leadership to the caller.
In Matthew 4:19, Jesus said,
"Come, follow me and I will make you fishers of people".
This call from Jesus is not just for Peter and Andrew but for all of us.
It consists of four fundamental elements.
It is an invitation to move into his space despite our shortcomings.
His call - 'come' is the beginning of discipleship and our response in repentance as we acknowledge our sin, turn from it, and also realize for the first time that we are the ones Jesus has invited to be part of the Kingdom.
We must remember that Jesus is the original one whom people followed.
This part is the command and commands require some form of obedience.
Following Him means entering into a relationship with Him.
This relationship is characterized by self-denial, personal intimacy, unwavering ambition, and ultimately, the joy of the gospel.
This suggests that prior to following him, we had been pursuing other things, possibly ourselves.
In the early days of the church, acknowledging that Jesus was the Messiah and the Son of God resulted in social isolation.
This meant severing ties with friends and social circles.
Jewish individuals were expelled from the synagogue, while Gentiles ceased offering sacrifices to Caesar or other deities.
The start of discipleship involves surrendering to Jesus and cultivating a bond with God's people, who become your new family.
If someone chooses to follow Jesus, they cannot stay the same.
Matthew stopped engaging in fraudulent activities as a tax collector, while James and John decided to put an end to their competition for the highest position in the kingdom.
Similarly, Paul decided to stop persecuting the church.
God invites us into a relationship with Him, and we are changed, conformed, into the image of Jesus.
This continuous process is known as discipleship (spiritual formation).
God changes us from the inside out, creating clean hearts where ours were unclean, enabling us to love God with all our hearts.
Fishing is a metaphor, obviously, for seeking men and women who will also follow Jesus.
Once our relationship with God has been restored, we are called into his service
Our discipleship is not for us.
We are discipled to disciple others.
The church is a unique institution that serves those who are not yet a part of it.
As we follow Jesus, we are called to share his teachings through our actions and words, and actively participate in the discipleship of others.
Discipleship, in these aspects, involves a relationship with God, a relationship with God's people, and a relationship with outsiders.
These four steps - constitute the essence of being a disciple.
The reason why the verse is highly significant.
As a Christian social media user, God is calling you to express your love for Christ by strongly liking, following, subscribing, and sharing His life in you with others, leading to a purposeful existence.
This year let's commit to following Jesus through daily Bible reading.
He is the most trustworthy leader of all time, so it's important to choose Him as our guide and follow those who also follow Him.
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"Rev. Derek E. Koomson"
General Director/CEO Scripture Union Ghana
Scripture Union Ghana General Director, Derek Koomson, is ready to partner with you to share the gospel with high school students throughout Ghana.
You will visit students at their boarding schools to help them understand how to live out their faith and what a vibrant relationship with Jesus looks like.
In this role, you will connect with students in both small and large group settings.
You and your team will share your testimonies, teach from the Bible and have meaningful conversations.
Love students, teaching, leadership or laughter?
This trip might be for you!
Contact the Benefice Office
Sunday School Rooms, Church Lane,
BUGBROOKE, Northampton, NN7 3PB
Land Line: 01604 830373
E-mail:
thebeneficeofbhkandr at gmail dot com
Mon., Tues., Wed., Thur.
9:00am to 11:30am
For Baptism bookings (Christenings)
to arrange an appointment please contact
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