When Jesus chooses Simon's boat as a platform from which to teach the people, he encounters a hard-working fisherman who had no anticipation that God would that very day offer him freedom from his sins. Following the miraculous catch of fish, Simon asks Jesus from his knees to go away from him because he considered himself unworthy of God's forgiveness. What makes someone turn away from God's offer of grace in despair? What do some people think they're beyond hope, and what can we do about it? Jesus' answer to Simon provides our direction, "Don't be afraid. From now on you'll fish for men." Jesus answered with love and confidence because he knew the transforming power of his Father's grace, we too can offer love, acceptance, and hope to those who despair in our world. We can share the Gospel of forgiveness and reconciliation, because all of Jesus' followers have been called to be fishers of men.
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This blog serves as an outreach for Pastor Randy Powell of the First Baptist Church of Franklin, PA. Feel free to ask questions or send me an e-mail at pastorpowell@hotmail.com
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