HE USES FISHERMEN
Memorise:
Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are
necessary: 1st Corinthians 12:22
Read:
Luke 5:1-11,
Luke 5:1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,
Luke 5:2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.
Luke 5:3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.
Luke 5:4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.
Luke 5:5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.
Luke 5:6 And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.
Luke 5:7 And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink.
Luke 5:8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.
Luke 5:9 For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken:
Luke 5:10 And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men. Luke 5:11 And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him. Bible in one year: Genesis 17-18,And Abraham said unto God, O that Ishmael might live before thee!
John 13:1-30
When the time comes for God to fulfil a
plan He has predestined to happen, He looks out for those He can use for this
purpose. God does not discriminate in His choice of persons to use to
accomplish His mission. He can use the great or the small. When the time came
for Him to choose those who would serve and learn under His Son, He chose some raw fishermen.
Our God is awesome, and His ways are past finding out! In today’s Bible
reading, when Jesus found Peter, He told him that from that day, he would no
longer catch fishes from the sea, but human souls from the world. If God can
use a raw uneducated fisherman like Peter, He can use you more. You are very
useful to God. However, do you make yourself available for His use? Ironically,
as the number of ministers is increasing, the number of those who are available
for God’s use is decreasing. As a result of this, many people bear the title of
minister, but they are not available to perform their assignments. Have we
forgotten the acronym F.A.T., which stands for Faithfulness, Availability and
Teach-ability? If God will use you, these three must be the code you live by.
Today, because the people we consider more suitable for kingdom assignments are
either too busy or giving too much excuses, God is moving to those who have
made themselves available to do His work, even when those people appear less suitable for the
work. Are you available to serve God? If you can create time to do your secular
work that you will have to leave someday, why can’t you create time to serve
your Maker who can reward you for your service in eternity?
There are some people who feel God
cannot use them, because they have not yet bagged a degree, amassed some wealth
or become famous. Oh, how mistaken they are! Do you know that God can use you
just as you are? He can use you even in your limited state, if you will only
turn your life over to Jesus. Do not wait to get your miracle first before
telling others about the love of God. In any way you can share the gospel with
the unsaved, go on and do so. Lead others to Christ. Use your influence to
motivate people to do the right thing. Be a positive, holy influence on your
peers. Remember, if you bear fruit for God’s kingdom, it will be His
responsibility to do what He can to make you more fruitful.
Action
Point
You
are very important to God. If you fail to play your role in the Body of Christ,
it could bring losses to God’s kingdom. Determine to play your role today.
0 Comments
Please drop a comment. God bless you!