What do you seek?
Jesus posed this question to Andrew and his brother Simon (Peter) when they first met Him. I believe Jesus asks the same of us today. Jesus wants us to know where our hearts are. Some sought Him out of curiosity. Some sought Him for healing. But Jesus wants us to seek Him so that we will follow Him. Stay with Him no matter what. This is what separated the disciples from the rest of the crowd. Following Jesus is not about a list of rules or obligations to follow. Jesus never said, "Follow the rules." Jesus said, "Follow Me." What's the difference? Focus. Are we looking at what we can do - looking at the rules and trying our best to keep them? Or are we looking at Him, seeking His Presence, to be close to Him in fellowship, acknowledging our need of Him? Jesus leads us along the straight and narrow path. Not many are on that path. Jesus told us that the other way is a broad path, the one that most will walk on in their lives. But He said that that