And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. -Matthew 4:19

Good morning and tremendous Tuesday to you! This passage recounts Jesus’ first encounter with Simon Peter along the Sea of Galilee. When He saw Simon and his brother Andrew, He called them to follow Him—and they responded.

Jesus’ invitation wasn’t a rejection of fishing, but a redirection of purpose: not to catch fish, but to reach lost souls. Yet many remain merely converts, lingering near the shore, still casting nets for lesser pursuits.

To truly fish for people, one must move beyond the initial moment of salvation and cultivate a heart that longs to lead others to it. This requires maturity, growth, and the courage to launch into deeper, unfamiliar waters.

The lost are still waiting. But Jesus never sends His disciples out unprepared. His promise was clear: “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Even early in His ministry, He was aware of how little time He had. He knew the disciples weren’t ready yet, so He invited them to walk with Him, learn from Him, and be transformed so they would be ready when He was gone.

Today, many follow voices that do not follow Christ, falling short of their potential. They remain “fishy”—close in appearance, but far from the purpose—never fully becoming the fishers of men they were called to be.

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God bless you and command your day!!!

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