Fish For People
It's been many years since Alaska's interior rivers had strong King Salmon runs, but I remember those times. In fact, it was common for me to be the only one fishing on one of those interior rivers- in the middle of the run- in the middle of the week. Because I prefer the flavor of Sockeye I typically kept just two Kings a year. But then- two 35 to 45 pound fish is still a LOT of fish! To this day there is something about being on the water that stirs my soul (whether it's out on the ocean or standing in my hip boots along a stream). It is not by coincidence that Jesus chose fishermen to be his first disciples.
In fact, most men would probably walk away from their jobs tomorrow if they could earn their living fishing. But let's be honest, it isn't simply the fishing- it's the catching. Even the experience of fishing on a 'bad day' is wrapped up in the anticipation of 'catching.' If people honestly didn't care if they caught anything, they would fish in their swimming pools. Expectation changes everything.
The same thing it's true of sharing our faith. Jesus said, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." When you invite someone to church- when you tell them what Jesus has done in your life- when you share the gospel- do so with EXPECTATION. Some WILL come! Fish for people- every day- and you will be blessed! -Pastor Brad
Written on November 1, 2026
Posted in Daily Devotions