Our Divine Calling
As children of God, we have been called to go into the world and bring people to the knowledge of Christ. This is not a suggestion—it is a divine mandate. Yet, it is troubling to see that many believers have grown indifferent to this call. It is said that almost 90% of Christians never share the gospel with anyone, often justifying their silence with excuses that hold no weight before God.
The Call of Peter and the Disciples
Let us look at the story in Luke 5:4–11. After Jesus had used Simon Peter’s boat to preach, He said to him,
“Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.”
Peter answered,
“Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.”
When they obeyed, they caught such a great number of fish that their nets began to break, and they had to call for help from other boats. Peter, astonished at this miracle, fell at Jesus’ knees and said,
“Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!”
But Jesus said to him,
“Fear not; from now on you will catch men.”
That moment changed everything. They left their boats, their nets, and their livelihood to follow Him.
Lessons from the Story
There is a profound truth in this passage: no one catches fish on land. The disciples caught nothing until they went into deeper waters—and only after obeying Jesus’ word. The same is true for us today. Many believers remain in shallow waters, hesitant to step out in faith to reach the lost. But the deep is where the harvest lies.
We are all called to be fishers of men, not by title or position, but by obedience. Every believer has been commissioned to share the good news. As Romans 10 reminds us:
“How shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?”
Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. But how can they hear if we keep silent?
The Power of the Gospel
Prayers are important, but they cannot replace the preaching of the gospel. The gospel itself is the power of God unto salvation (Romans 1:16). When we speak the Word, we plant the seed that brings faith to the listener’s heart.
Many of us hesitate because we fear rejection, embarrassment, or inadequacy. But Jesus said, “Fear not.” Sharing the gospel requires boldness, and that boldness comes from knowing that the Holy Spirit works through us.
Paul’s Charge to Timothy
In 2 Timothy 4:1–5, Paul gave Timothy a solemn charge:
“In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom, I give you this charge: preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season.”
Paul was not speaking only to Timothy but to all believers. The Word of God is not for private interpretation—it is for everyone. Jesus is coming soon, and His kingdom is at hand. We must preach the Word whether it is convenient or not, whether people listen or not.
Paul continued,
“For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, they will gather around them teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.”
That time is now. Many reject truth for comfort. Yet, Paul instructs us to keep our heads in all situations and do the work of an evangelist. Even if your role in the body of Christ is not that of an evangelist—whether you are a pastor, usher, or administrator—you are still called to share the gospel.
A Matter of Love and Obedience
If you truly love Jesus, you will tell others about Him. When people fall in love, they naturally talk about the one they love. How can we claim to love Jesus deeply and yet never speak His name outside the church walls?
Jesus said,
“If you love Me, keep My commandments.”
Obedience is the truest proof of love. One of His greatest commandments is to go into all the world and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19). God is depending on us to reach a dying world.
Urgency of the Gospel
Our world is in chaos—filled with fear, disease, and hopelessness. Yet many of us remain silent. Some say, “I’m waiting for the Holy Spirit to lead me.” But the Word of God is already the Holy Spirit’s leading! We don’t need another sign. We need obedience.
If you saw a blind man walking into oncoming traffic, would you wait for a divine revelation before warning him? Of course not! In the same way, sinners are on the path to eternal destruction, and God is counting on us to call out, “Turn back! There is life in Jesus Christ!”
Final Reflection
You are God’s chosen vessel, called to be a fisher of men. Step out into the deep. Speak His Word boldly. Love deeply enough to warn, encourage, and bring others to the saving knowledge of Christ.
The time is now. The harvest is ready. Be a fisher of men.