Gone Fishing!

Jesus’ life had a specific purpose—it was all about fishing. I’m not talking about fishing for fins and scales. His goal was to make each of us fishers for the hearts of others. Christ’s purpose for us is very simple. It is very powerful. Jesus told us to fish. Jesus did not tell us to be catchers of men—he told us to be fishers of men. He will do the catching.

"Come, follow me,” Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men.”
Matthew 4:19

Being a fisher of men is an active endeavor, one that takes work and discipline. You have to talk and communicate and share your faith with people. The greatest thing about sharing your faith is that you are not alone. You are in a partnership with God. When you accept Christ’s purpose to share your heart with others, know that he is going to be there with you.

Take some time this week to think of the people in your life who don’t know Christ. Ask those people to come to church with you. Cast God’s Word and love out to them. Don’t worry about catching them—leave that up to Jesus. All you have to do is fish.

Going fishing?