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Jesus saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the customs
post. He said to him, “Follow me.” And leaving everything behind,
he got up and followed him. Luke 5:27–28
Levi had a good life. He made good money and had steady employment
as a tax collector. But in an instant, he gave that all up to
follow Jesus, and his life immediately changed for the good.
This short story of the call of Levi is one that we should take
note of. Though you most likely have already made the choice to
follow Christ, that choice needs to be deepened each and every day.
And the witness of Levi is one that should inspire you to do
so.
Oftentimes, when we sense God calling us deeper and closer to Him,
when we sense that He wants us to follow Him more completely, we
might pause and hesitate. It’s common for people to want to think
through such a decision and weigh the “pros and cons” before
stepping out in faith. But don’t do that. The witness of Levi’s
immediate choice to leave all else behind and follow Christ is
given to us so as to invite us to do the same.
How is Jesus inviting you, today, to imitate the radicalness of
Levi? What is He calling you to walk away from so as to more fully
serve Him with love and totality? If you do not know the answer to
that question, say “Yes” to our Lord anyway. Tell Him that you want
to imitate Levi and that you want to wholeheartedly commit yourself
to a complete and radical following of His holy will.
It’s also interesting to note that as soon as Levi made the choice
to follow Jesus, he held a dinner at his house for Jesus and other
tax collectors. Levi was not afraid to let others know of his
choice, and he wanted to offer his friends the opportunity to do
the same.
Reflect, today, upon the person and call of Levi. And as you begin
this Lenten season, use Levi’s call and response as an opportunity
to hear Jesus calling you. You may not be called to “leave
everything behind” literally, but express your willingness to do so
anyway. Put no conditions on your choice to follow our Lord and you
will be eternally grateful you did.
My precious Lord, You call all of your children to follow You
without reserve. You call us to be ready and willing to abandon all
that this life has to offer so as to obtain so much more. Give me
the grace I need to trust You enough to say “Yes” to You today,
tomorrow and all days. My life is Yours, dear Lord. Do with me as
You will. Jesus, I trust in You.
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