Matthew 4:18-22
Mark 1:16-20
Luke 5:10b, 11
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Research Questions — “Dig Deeper” to find God’s Will
2. What are the results of the disciples following Jesus? (Later in their life)
3. How can God use you to be his fisher of men? How can you train new converts to find new seas and cast new nets where waters have never been fished before?
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Further Reading:
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As Jesus walked
beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net
into the lake, for they were fishermen.
“Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” At once they left their nets and followed
Him. ‐Mark 1:16‐18
This verse has always amazed me. It is possible that Simon and Andrew had been
eyeing Jesus for some time, allowing His words to penetrate their hearts and
minds. Undoubtedly, they were drawn to
Him. All of their pleasure of knowing
Jesus came to a head right in the middle of a work day, during the peak of
activity. Jesus entered their lives not
only at an inconvenient time, but also challenged them with the most life-changing decision they would ever make!
When you ask most committed Christians how they are
doing, they will likely begin hyperventilating about how busy they are. Present an opportunity of significance and
they will often say they are too busy to get involved. Lay another’s need (Good Samaritan Parable)
in front of them and it will be like the need did not exist.
Are you too busy for God to be Lord of your
life? Are your eyes, ears, and heart
pliable and tender enough to recognize God’s opportunities, leading, and
work? Do you have a heart that is sold
out to God so that when He calls, you can respond as Andrew and Simon
responded: “At once they left their nets and followed Him,”?
If you want to experience God… if you want the
fullness of His life in you… if you want to see His hand at work in your life…
if you want to be used by Him… if you want God’s kingdom to be revealed through
and around you – you must be available, usable, and obedient to His calling.
“For I am already being poured out like a drink
offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight, I have finished
the race, I have kept the faith. Now
there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the
righteous Judge, will award to me on that day.” ‐2
Timothy 4:6‐8
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Further Reading:
Further Reading:
The First Disciples
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