Today the Episcopal Church remembers St. James the Apostle. He, and his brother John, were the sons of Zebedee, and were knick named “the Sons of Thunder.” They were among the twelve disciples of Jesus. James, John and Peter were at the Transfiguration, witnessed the healing of Peter’s mother-in-law (P 1:29) and the raising of Jairus’ daughter.
In Mark’s Gospel (1:16-20), we hear how James was called and what his response was:
As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake—for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” And immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets. Immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and followed him.
What a tremendous personal presence Jesus must have had while he walked this earth! When Jesus calls James, he leaves everything behind and follows. We should do the same in our lives leaving aside our fears.
The Acts of the Apostles (12:1-2) tells us the following about how James met his death: “About that time Herod the king laid violent hands upon some who belonged to the church. He killed James the brother of John with the sword…”
What a tremendous faith and love for Jesus James had. He followed Jesus’ example of giving His life in service to God.
In Mark’s Gospel (1:16-20), we hear how James was called and what his response was:
As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake—for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” And immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets. Immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and followed him.
What a tremendous personal presence Jesus must have had while he walked this earth! When Jesus calls James, he leaves everything behind and follows. We should do the same in our lives leaving aside our fears.
The Acts of the Apostles (12:1-2) tells us the following about how James met his death: “About that time Herod the king laid violent hands upon some who belonged to the church. He killed James the brother of John with the sword…”
What a tremendous faith and love for Jesus James had. He followed Jesus’ example of giving His life in service to God.
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