Fishing for People

 Matthew 1-4 

“‘Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will make you fishers of men.’ At once they left their nets and followed him.”

Matthew 4:19, 20

Jesus is still calling people to follow him, teaching them to be “fishers of men”. In this case, Peter and Andrew had to leave their fishing nets behind so they could be apprenticed in the new skill of fishing for people.

How is Jesus teaching us the skills of reaching people with the gospel today?

To learn this skill, or any other skill from Jesus, we need to watch how he does it. We need to listen to his Spirit’s promptings and direction. We need to pray for perseverance and patience when the fish aren’t “biting”. Go where the fish are, use the right bait, and be patient. Jesus is still fishing for people who will follow him and join his mission team. He uses us to do our part in that effort. 

Have we said “yes” to Jesus’ invitation to follow him and learn to fish?

“Lord Jesus, thank you for your invitation to fish for people, and for the incredible joy this has given me, for your glory.”