1 Samuel 1:1-8 / Mark 1:14-20
We use the word “plan” often, and presumably, we understand what it means.
As a noun “plan” means a proposal with details for doing something or achieving something.
So the details will be reasonable, logical and understandable.
The plan would also be presentable and acceptable.
In the gospel, Jesus began proclaiming the Good News from God, with these words:
“The time has come, and the kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent, and believe the Good News.”
As we try to understand those words, we have our questions.
Questions like “How do we know that the time has come?”; “What needs to be done for repentance and what is it about the Good News that needs to be believed in?”
In other words, we are asking or looking for a plan or a program to understand what Jesus is saying.
On a bigger scale, there could also be seminars or conferences to generate interest and traction.
But Jesus did not mention any of those.
And those whom He called for the mission, He only told them this: Follow me and I will make you fishes of men.
So, before asking or looking for more details, let us follow Jesus as His disciples first.
When we follow Jesus as our Lord and Master, the rest will be made known to us along the journey.