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A Spotlight on the Scripture Matthew 4:19-20: Embracing the Call to True Discipleship
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This is a spotlight on the Scriptures Matthew 4:19-20 And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him.
Jesus told them, "Follow me," meaning they should leave their regular jobs and become his full-time disciples. By always listening to his teachings and seeing his miracles, they would sooner or later be prepared to spread his message to others. God often calls people to important roles while they are doing honest work.
He called Saul while he was looking for his father's donkeys, David was tending his father's sheep. The shepherds were watching their flocks when angels told them about Jesus' birth. God called Amos from his flock, Gideon from the threshing floor, and the apostles from their fishing. God does not look down on people with humble jobs. When Jesus called Peter, Andrew, James and John the Bible says they immediately left their jobs and followed Jesus.
"I will make you fishers of men," Jesus said. They would gather people into the faith, please listen, if you are not fishing you are not following. If your Christian life does not involve in evangelizing the lost, and discipling the saints, you are not following Jesus. Listen in this text Ministers' and Pastors’ work is defined here. They should not work for money, honor, or fame, but to win souls to God. They should present their messages clearly and well to guide people to faith. Without God's blessing, all their efforts would be in vain, just like the disciples who toiled all day and night without catching any fish. The apostles first followed Jesus before starting their ministry. When choosing a replacement for Judas, they picked someone who had been with them and Jesus throughout his ministry. Those who don't follow this become something other than fishers of souls. The apostles immediately left their nets and followed Jesus, inspired by his powerful words and miracles. Although pastors need to have no other jobs, it is preferable for them to be fully supported so they can dedicate themselves completely to God's work. Not every believer is called to a full-time Christian vocation, but every believer is called to be a full-time Christian. This is a spotlight on the Scriptures
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