HE USES FISHERMEN.
MEMORISE:
Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be
more feeble, are necessary:
1 CORINTHIANS 12 : 22.
BIBLE READING:
LUKE 5 : 1 – 11.
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,
2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of
them, and were washing their nets.
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.
4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep,
and let down your nets for a draught.
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.
6 And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and
their net brake.
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.
8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from
me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.
9 For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the
fishes which they had taken:
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.
11 And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed
him.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : GENESIS 17 – 18 AND 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 Teachability?
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, 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.
AUTHOR Pst E A ADEBOYE .
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