NIGERIA BAPTIST CONVENTION SEEK DAILY (NBC) Saturday, August 19 CALLED TO SERVE

NIGERIA BAPTIST CONVENTION

 SEEK DAILY (NBC)

Saturday, August 19

CALLED TO SERVE

RBT: Jeremiah 44-46

Memory Verse: “--- Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don't be afraid, from now on you will catch men,” ' Luke 5:10b, NIV

Bible Text: Luke 5:8-11

5:8 When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” 

5:9 For he and all his companions were 

astonished at the catch of fish they had taken, 

5:10 and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners. 

Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.” 

5:11 So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed 

him. 

A Western missionary came to Nigeria when he was 72 years old. He shared how God called him to serve as a missionary when he was a young man. Unfortunately, he got distracted by various works and businesses. Finally, at 72 years of age, he came to Africa. He was very happy and fulfilled to be in Africa now even though he was old. He said, “Don't wait until you are 72 years old to fulfil God's call to serve Him.” 

When Peter saw a miracle Jesus performed, he fell down in front of Jesus in amazement, wonder, and gratitude recognising without doubt the superiority of the LORD Jesus Christ in all things, even fishing! Peter felt totally unworthy in the presence of the LORD who he saw as holy and from God. 

Jesus promised them that, from that moment, they would “catch men”. As Peter was called to serve, so you are saved and called to serve in the vineyard of God. God expects you to be a soul winner. Use the tools God has given you to bring people to Christ.

Insight: Without faith, it is impossible to please God.

Prayer: Jesus, help me to be dedicated to Your service more than before.