Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” [Matthew 4:19 (NLT)]
When we’re fishing for souls, we can learn from our fisherman friends.
Trust your guide: He knows where he’s taking you and how to get you home.
Obey the guide: Cast your line when and where he tells you.
Have patience: A good fisherman is willing to wait for the fish to bite.
Use the right lure: The same bait won’t work for all fish.
Be quiet: If you’re too loud, you might scare away the fish.
Be adaptable: There’s more than one way to catch fish.
Don’t get discouraged: Remember, tomorrow is another day.
There are no age or gender limitations: Everyone can go fishing!
Of course, there are some differences between fishing for people and trying to catch fish: no license is required, there are no limits on the size of our catch, and God never throws anyone back!
There is never a bad day for fishing; some days, however, turn out to be bad days for catching! [Scott, a fisherman friend]
Devotions of the Heart 