Follow Him

Imagine an early morning on the sea of Galilee. Ordinary fishermen are on the beach cleaning their nets after a long night of toiling without success. They are tired, frustrated, and ready to be done. The Savior approaches and asks to use their boat to preach a sermon to a gathering crowd. Their belief in Him is so strong that after the sermon they follow His instructions to go back out fishing despite their professional experience suggesting that this would be fruitless.

After casting their nets again, they enclose a great multitude of fish, and their nets begin to break (see Luke 5:6). The haul is so big it requires two ships, filled and nearly sinking, to bring their harvest to shore. As they sail back to the beach, the Savior gives a simple invitation to the fishermen, “Follow me” (Matthew 4:19). “And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him” (Luke 5:11).

His way will rarely be the easy way, but it will always lead to peace and joy! As you explore the articles in this month’s magazine, look for ideas about how you can follow Him.

We love you,

Sean R. Dixon

Second Counselor in the Young Men General Presidency