I'M NOT A FISHERMAN!

"And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. Then He said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." They immediately left their nets and followed Him." -- Matthew 4:18-20
 
My dad loved fishing, so I hope there is fishing in heaven. If so, I know he's by the River of Life casting to his heart's content. When I was an 8 year old kid, he took me fishing all day long, returning with hardly anything. He loved it, but I vowed this was not my calling. However years later as a young adult, I went fishing and our rowboat was right on top of a school of fish. I couldn't catch them and bait my line again fast enough. Now THAT was fun!
 
On a trip to Florida I walked out on the Fort Myer's pier. There I found a man who had 4 poles going at once. I was amazed, and asked him some questions, thinking surely there are some similarities in fishing for fish and fishing for men.
 
He said one thing I will not soon forget. " You never know what will happen."
Some days all he got was small penfish, a really prickly fish he used for bait. And then once he caught a 5 foot shark right off the pier. He said his lines can be in the water all day and sometimes never get a bite. But other days, he hits the jackpot.
 
Jesus called Peter and Andrew to follow Him. Imagine experienced fishermen leaving their nets and their profession, to follow Jesus! Why would they do that? Little did they know, but they were about to enter the greatest fishing expedition of their entire life!
 
It's true... you never know what a day will bring. But you will never catch fish until you throw your line in the water. When you do, the adventure begins.
 
I know now that fishing isn't just about catching fish. It's also about the adventure of dreaming with other guys of what could happen, and telling a few 'fish stories' while waiting for the next catch.
 
I have found that fishing for men is one of the great highlights of my life. What I used to think was boring and scary, is still scary at times, but is also a wonderful ride. It's like riding the highest roller coaster, and then wanting to relive the 'rush' all over again!
 
Why don't you share your faith... today? After all, you never know what will happen!
Fishing for men,