BIBLE IN A YEAR: 1 Kg 1-4
THE GREATEST PROFESSION
MEMORIZE: "And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever" (Dan 12:3)
READ: Luke 5:8-11
“And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him" (Luke 5:11). Peter lent Jesus his boat and also waited on Him. His work of faith triggered a breakthrough of fishes that could sink two boats. Beyond this, he got another breakthrough that rewrote his history and changed his destiny. Peter stood face to face with two breakthroughs: one caught fishes, the other caught men. One brought limited financial gains; the other brought unlimited eternal gains. One guaranteed his today, the other guaranteed his tomorrow. Men preferred one, God preferred the other. Which was he to choose? He could not have both! Peter finally weighed the options and forsook the fish-filled boats, the fishing equipment and career as a fisherman. He opted to become a fisher of men.
Peter's decision appeared foolish initially but it paid off later. If he had stuck with his fishing profession and business breakthrough, he would long have been forgotten. What brought him into limelight and eternal prominence was his acceptance of the Breakthrough of breakthroughs! Whatever breakthroughs you receive on earth, none can compare with Peter's choice. Even though Peter could not combine both, the Lord is giving you an opportunity to combine financial and spiritual breakthroughs. You can excel in your secular task and excel in your heavenly task. In fact, your secular assignments can be used as a medium to enhance and fulfill your spiritual assignments. How well are you combining them?
What is the worth of a fish compared with a soul? Jesus says the average human soul is priceless- worth more than all material things of planet earth combined. Every soul you win heaps a reward that exceeds the value of the entire universe in your heavenly account. No wonder believers are not just wealthy, but flourishing. There is a level of prosperity the world cannot understand that is waiting for us in eternity. Soul winning is the door into this massive wealth! Little wonder Daniel 12:3 says those who choose this door are wise. You can become among the most flourishing in time and eternity by taking soul winning as your profession. Grab this profession today!
ACTIONPOINT: How many souls do you want to win to the Kingdom this year? How many have you already won? What is left? How do you intend to bring in the others? The Christian that does not win souls is the most foolish person in God's Kingdom
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