"And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishermen. And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. And they straightway left their nets, and followed him. And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them. And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him. Matthew 4: 18 – 22 KJV"
How do you become Fishers of Men?
(A) You must be willing to follow :
”And they straightway left their nets, and followed him.” Matt. 4:20
Who did they follow? They were following Jesus. Who are you following? Will you allow yourself to be humbled and follow Christ as your saviour.
(B) You must be willing to learn:
Jesus lead by example and taught the disciples by his actions and attitude towards the sick, the oppressed, and the unsaved. Mark Chpt 1
(C) You need be prepared:
..James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, mending their nets; and he called them Matt. 4:21
Mending - “to render complete, to prepare or to strengthen.”
Be sure of your salvation and calling – 2 Peter 1 : 5 – 8
(D) Your testimony is a powerful tool:
How Jesus saved you and changed your life . 25He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. John 9:25
(E) Be prayed up:
“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.” 1 Peter 3:15
(F) Right Process:
Spirit-filled man or woman of God pointing a lost sinner to Jesus Christ. "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." Acts 1:8 KJV
(G) Find the honey hole and begin fishing… Ask any fisherman and they will tell you where there catching all the fish, and that place is the spot they call the honey hole.
(H) Be patient
What did Jesus say to Peter and to Andrew, “I will make you to become fishers of men.” He was saying with training, discipline, and a positive attitude towards God, they would get there, but it would take some time! Jesus saw the potential in their lives.
Jesus sees our potential in our lives, but it is our choice to follow him, to do his will and become Fishers of Men. My question to you will you become his Fishers of Men.
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