Born to Fish

As I pondered upon what Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.” And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him (LUKE 5:11, NIV), I observed how Peter (pre apostolic person) practiced net fishing for a living. However, Peter said, “Leave me, Lord. I’m a sinful man” (LUKE 5:8, NIV). But Jesus says, Fear not. From now on you’ll be catching men.

Indeed, the LORD said, “Behold, I am sending for many fishers, declares the Lord, and they shall catch them (JEREMIAH 16:16, NIV).  And, Peter’s career has just changed from fishing to end-time evangelism (becoming disciple/apostle). He abandons his boat and all the fish he has just caught. He follows the Master to share in his mission to seek and save the lost. Soon, he will catch men and women by the thousands from every nation under heaven (ACTS 5:5/41, NIV).

This prompts me to reach out to bless the special needs community and enfold pre-believing souls – special needs clients + their families/siblings, friends into the church community, as I did my today’s reading.

Are we busy fishing for people as true disciples should? Or are we lost in our own world of vain ambitions - fishing for applause, recognition, rank, compliments, and legacy? as (CHRIS CHIA) highlighted these questions inside the 40 Days (2019) devotional text.

As the apostle Paul said, “Don’t give up. Love never fails” (1 CORINTHIANS 13:8, NIV).

Let’s fish for people as true disciples’ of Christ + enfold pre-believers into the Church today! 

(Written by Jeremy Koh, 2nd July 2019)

Profile Background:

Jeremy Koh is a disabled graduate from Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore – formerly known as Spastic Children Association (1987-1997). He graduated with Certificates in Microsoft Office Skills. Jeremy has worked in ServeHope Pte Ltd – Project Assistant/Email Marketing Consultant for 5 years (March 2008 – August 2013). And, Jeremy did a research work for the keyguard at (these)abilites Pte Ltd handling all KeyGuard Operations for 10 months. He was Executive Assistant with Vision Strategy Storytelling (3 months, Aug to Oct 2017). Jeremy worked as GB Connector in GrowthBeans Team in Savior-Asia Consulting Pte Ltd (October 2018 to December 2019). Today, he continues to be in GB Youth Organizing Team/as a GB Youth Facilitator in YouthCorps Singapore + a valued Co-Partner/Worker as Outreach Officer (Project Role Based) in Access Path Productions, a former member of the Special Needs Cluster in YCS, and currently setting up + involved in Project Story LIFE Team with Special Needs Community.

Prayer Response to this featured article:

Jesus, enable us to bring the power of your Gospel for salvation to bless our communities whom we’re reaching out today.