"As he was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen. He said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” At once they left their nets and followed him." (Matthew 4: 18 - 20).
Today is the Feast of St Andrew the Apostle. Jesus caught Andrew and his brother Peter as they were catching fish and promoted them beyond their dreams to be fishers of men.
"And he gave some as apostles, others as prophets, others as evangelists, others as pastors and teachers, to equip the holy ones for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ." (Ephesians 4: 11 - 12).
Is Jesus calling you to use your talent, training and experience to build up His Body? There is no unemployment in the Vineyard of the Lord. Jesus is hiring all the time.
“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring [the] good news!” (Romans 10: 15). Those beautiful feet may be yours.
“Their voice has gone forth to all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world.” (Romans 10: 18).
The Apostles and their disciples did their part. The Lord Jesus is still saying:
"Why do you stand here idle all day?" (Matthew 20: 6).
"They answered, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You too go into my vineyard." (Matthew 20: 7).
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