Good Morning,
"And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. And he saith unto them, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. And they straightway left their nets and followed him." Matthew 4:18-20 (KJV)
Peter and Andrew were professional fishermen. They knew the fishing business up one side and down the other. When it came to catching fish, they were highly skilled and confident. They obviously experienced great days and terrible days in their quest for enough fish to pay their bills. And one thing they learned is that it took hard work every day!
But Jesus came along one day and gave them a new job, fishing for men. And we all have that in common. On the day we were saved Jesus gave us a main job in addition to any earthly job we have……fishing for men.
I’ve been fishing for men for many years and I don’t think I’ll ever be a professional at it and will never understand it up one side and down the other! Highly skilled and confident will never describe me (I think Peter and Andrew would agree). But I have learned that we experience great days and terrible days in our quest to share Jesus with others. And it truly takes hard work every day to be faithful in fishing for the lost!
I heard years ago that people who enjoy fishing (for fish) love fishing and not just catching the fish. If you only love catching fish, you won’t enjoy it much or do it very often! The true fishermen love fishing and catching is just a nice bonus. I think the same is true with being a fisher for men, we must love fishing and leave the catching up to Jesus!
I love fishing….for lost people. Anybody want to go fishing with me today?!
I Love you!
Pastor Jeff Smith
Minister to Boomers and Seniors
