What does it mean to be "fishers of men"? Are we suppose to take some metaphoric "fishing pole" loaded with "lines" and "lures" and put a modern "spin" on issues and answers to win others over - to our way of thinking? It seems that is more of the status quo than we want to admit. I have to admit - in some ways - I am just as guilty - as many others in doing this. I use words - well chosen - not only for the information they provide - but also for the impact - they will have on the reader's mind and heart. We do this - we hope - to make a point - to get our ideas - our beliefs - across to others. Nothing wrong in this - as long as we are professing - words of truth - words of encouragement - words of love. If - however - we are positioning ourselves - for personal gain - at a cost to others - then shame on us. My intention - in my writings - in what I share - is to share the joy and peace - that I have experienced - so that others - may experience the same. The benefit to me - is happier people - happier families - happier communities. When I go "fishing" - I hope to "catch" others - with God's message of agape love.
Jesus did not mince His words - He spoke from His heart - to the hearts of others - He did not need to "spin" His words - His words of love - forgiveness - acceptance. When people heard with their hearts - they were changed. Today hearts are still being changed - when we - His modern disciples - share His truth - openly and honestly. Today - more than ever - each of us - men and women - young and old - are called to be - fishers of men.
Deacon Dale
Deacon Dale
