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LENT 2023 IS HERE: NEW WINE ➔
LENT 2023 IS HERE: NEW WINE ➔

Feeling Unworthy to Follow

Feeling Unworthy to Follow

I wonder if Matthew felt unworthy. I wonder if he thought twice when Jesus said to him, “Follow me.” Scripture tells us, “[Matthew] got up and followed him.” (Matthew 9:9) But did he hesitate? Did he wonder why, against all cultural and societal standards, Jesus wanted to spend time with him?

As I reflect upon the call of Saint Matthew, I think about where the Lord has asked me to follow Him in my own life. At times, I have felt unworthy of His call. Me, Lord? You want me to do this? Surely there must be someone better suited, someone holier to do what You ask. But the truth is this: God pours His graces upon those who answer when He calls. God will be with you in His will for you.

Matthew the tax collector and sinner is now a Saint. We are all called to this radical transformation, sisters. We are all sinners, called to be Saints. Where is He calling you in this season of your life? What is He calling you out of, and perhaps more importantly, what is He calling you into?

In his Letter to the Ephesians, Saint Paul urges us “to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received.” (Ephesians 4:1) This beautiful reading reminds us that we are given different spiritual gifts; we have different vocations, different charisms. Yet in these many varied ways, we are all called to build up the Body of Christ. This call is our hope.

Just as He did to Saint Matthew, Jesus says to each of us, “Follow me.” How will your story continue? How will you live a life worthy of His call? Get up, today, sisters. Let’s go. Let’s follow Him.

Jesus, we are humbled in Your presence. We boldly ask that you grant us the courage and the grace to become Saints. Saint Matthew, pray for us!

God pours His graces upon those who answer when He calls. // @inendlesssongClick to tweet Twitter

Elise Howe is a devoted wife, momma, vocal artist and teacher. She currently resides in New York City, though she will always be a Midwestern gal at heart. Elise has a heart for ministry, dark chocolate (but not too dark) and coffee with a generous amount of cream + sugar. Find out more about her here.

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September 21, 2017 — Blessed Is She
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