And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him.
Christ's voice has power because those He calls are inwardly addressed by His Spirit, making them obey. These disciples commend themselves by preferring His call to all worldly matters, and ministers especially must lay aside every other occupation and devote themselves wholly to the Church.
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Christ's call to these fishermen was no common preaching, it was effectual, particular, the sovereign work of His grace distinguishing them from all the multitude. He was ordaining them as His instruments, the first ushers in His great school, setting apart earthen vessels to hold the treasure of the gospel. Here by Galilee's shore He began His care for the church.
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Commenting on Matthew 4:18-22
They left their father to follow Jesus, showing the willingness we must have: if necessary, abandon father and mother and every friend rather than be hindered from obeying God. Yet treat your family tenderly even as you obey Him at all hazards.
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