ANGLICAN DAILY FOUNTAIN DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR JANUARY 3, 2023 (THE HIGHEST CALLING)
TOPIC: The Highest Calling
READ: Matthew 4:18-22 (KJV)
18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
20 And they straightway left their nets, and followed him.
21 And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.
22 And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him.
MESSAGE:
God knows you; He knows your strength and weakness. He has a plan for you and if you obey him, He will work out His purpose for your life. Jesus told Peter and Andrew to leave their fishing business and follow him so that He would make them fishers of men.
He also called James and John – the sons of Zebedee – for the same assignment (vv. 21-22). When these men were called, they did not make excuses as to why they would not answer the call rather they left at once and followed.
You are called to help in the works of the kingdom. Trust has been bestowed upon you to make disciples for Christ and God expects you to bring those people you are living with into his kingdom.
He expects you to influence the genuine repentance of all your co-workers, students, friends and family members. Do not betray this great trust.
Set targets for yourself and work towards your soul-winning target by constantly evaluating your progress. However, ensure that you first surrender your life to Jesus so that you do not end up working for Him without walking with him.
PRAYER: Dear Lord consecrate me for your service in Jesus’ name. Amen.
