New Definitions of Success

 Daniel 9-10; Psalms 123; Luke 5 

“…they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink…Then Jesus said to Simon, ‘Don’t be afraid; from now on you will catch men.’ So they pulled their boats upon shore, left everything and followed him.”

Luke 5:7, 10, 11

Jesus overwhelmed Peter’s definition of success in fishing, and then called him to leave everything and follow him. The focus of Peter’s apprenticeship with Jesus was on ‘catching men’. When we experience success in business, we prosper. When we experience success in fishing for men, heaven prospers.

Have we learned to ‘fish for men’?

The Gospel is good news, even to those whose boats are full of fish. Jesus invites us to follow him, including using our businesses for his kingdom-mission. When we follow Jesus, he has our boats, fish, and our hearts.

“Lord Jesus, you are my leader, and I will follow you, for your glory.”