All are not called for the same purpose or the same vocations. Ephesians 4:11 says, “And He gave some apostles; and some prophets; and some evangelists; and some pastors and teachers;” If we were all preachers then where would the preachers get their shoes, clothes, and groceries? Who would provide their medical and dental needs, who would keep their automobiles running? We need laymen, we need cobblers, doctors, tailors, barbers, dentists, merchants and mechanics. We need plumbers, musicians and entertainers too.
Whatever our vocation, all Christians are called to be fishermen. Jesus said, “Follow me and I will make you fishers of men” (Matthew 4:19). Fishing for men is somewhat like fishing for fish in that you have to catch them before you can clean them; except with men one never gets thrown back.
Jesus said, “…..him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out”. (John 6:37)
Jesus calls us to be fishers of men. It matters not where you fish, because every pond needs to be fished. But if you follow Christ, you must fish.
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