Pursuing LIFE: Impact Others

Scripture Focus: Luke 5:1-11

Jesus
is clear about the purpose of his disciples.  They will fish for
people.  It is our calling.  The net we cast is the Word of
God that reaches the eyes and ears of people.  It is important
that we grow to maturity in our faith life so that we see beyond our
needs (catching fish to simply sustain our own lives), to the needs
of the other's body and soul.

Jesus
is also clear that we will not fish for people on the side of the boat
that we think should be fished, but where he directs us.  We impact
others in many ways not the least of which is to put our resources where
Jesus tells us to put them into an effort to reach the people of around
us. 

Giving
is a response to Jesus' call to fish.  All that we are and all
that we have is being asked of us to reach others.  We give (money,
time, talents) in response to the one who gives us purpose.  We
give generously because of the one who has generously given us our lives
and everything that sustains us (full nets).  We give because it
is a vital part of fulfilling our purposes as Jesus' fishers.