In the book Scully, there is a dialogue between Steve Jobs, the late founder of Apple Computers and John Scully, who at the time was president of Pepsi. Jobs was attempting to recruit Scully for the top job at Apple and he asked Scully, “Do you want to spend the rest of your life selling sugared water or do you want a chance to change the world?”
Great question. But Jesus asked a similar one centuries before to Peter and Andrew...
“As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him.” Matthew 4:18-20
...and to Matthew
“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.” Matthew 9:9
Essentially, Jesus asked... Do you want to spend the rest of your life fishing, tax collecting, etc. or do you want to change the world? Do you want to make an impact here on Earth... or for eternity?
He’s asking the same thing to us. Think about yesterday... was it lived for Christ? Did you extend grace? Help someone in need? Share the Gospel with someone? Donate, sacrifice, or assist? Pray? Read the Bible? Make a change that will improve your quality of life? Who did we choose to follow yesterday? Are we selling sugar water or changing the world?
If you choose Jesus... what does that mean? How does a world-changer live?
Unselfishly - Others first
Intentionally - Today matters
Hopefully - I will never give up
Lovingly - Unconditional and complete love
Generously - Giving obediently
Gracefully - 2nd chances… and 22nd chances to those that hurt me
Confidently - God’s got this.
Sugar-water sellers do what they did yesterday. Clinging to the status quo like a security blanket... choosing survival over sacrifice. They tread water in an ocean of mediocrity. You weren’t born for that. You’re meant to be a world-changer. World-changers are called by Jesus to stand out... to give everything to Him. Today... choose Christ over convenience. Break the mold of yesterday and emerge stronger... ready to drop everything, follow Him, and be a living example of Christ’s heart.
