All you angels worship the Lord.
One of the very first things Jesus does as he begins proclaiming the good news of God is to call a group of men to be with him. This means that the preaching of the kingdom will not be the sole responsibility of Jesus alone. He forsees a time when an intimate group will do the proclaiming after they have been instructed in the mysteries of the kingdom. The call, “Come after me,” is really an invitation to discipleship. Simon and Andrew, James and John are to followJesus to be with him, to listen to his teachings, to witness to his miracles and mighty acts.
It is, however, also connected with the prospect of Jesus’ passion: “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross and follow me.”
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