Matthew 4:18-19 (NLT)
18 One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers—Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew—throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a living. 19 Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!”
Two adversaries in our battle to become:
- Shame
- Scarcity
Psalm 37:1-4
1 Do not fret because of those who are evil . . . 3 Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. 4 Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Revelation 1:1; Luke 2:32; Colossians 2:6-7
Ephesians 1:17-18
7 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit] of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. 18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people.
Romans 8:19 (NLT)
For all creation is waiting eagerly for that future day when God will reveal who his children really are.
Unveiling Significance
- We all have a SIGNIFICANT DESIGN.
Matthew 4:19 (NLT)
Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you . . .
Exodus 3:11
But Moses said to God, ‘Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?’ 12 And God said, ‘I will be with you . . .
John 15:16
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit – fruit that will last . . .
- We all require SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENT.
Matthew 4:19 (NLT)
. . . “Come, follow me, and I will show you . . .
1 Corinthians 12:1 (NKJV)
Romans 12:2 (NKJV)
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
- We all reveal God’s glory through SIGNIFICANT DISCIPLINE.
Matthew 4:19-20
19 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” 20 At once they left their nets and followed him.
Questions:
- What did you hear from the Holy Spirit?
- What will you do because of it?
- How can we pray for you?