DISCIPLESHIP

Discipleship Text Luke 5:1- Jesus Christ made disciples. Who is a disciple of Jesus Christ? Let us take a look at the people Jesus Christ Chose and their responses. Peter: Peter toiled all night fishing and caught nothing. He worked hard mending his net ready for another days work. While he was at it, Jesus came along and made a request to use his boat. He obliged. He did not allow his disappointment as a result of his fruitless toil the night before to rob him of an opportunity to be of service to someone in need. Not only did Jesus Christ ask for his boat, he also asked him to paddle it further ashore. This he did. Note that there comes a time in the life of a disciple when Jesus Christ will ask you to do more even when it seems you are not making any progress despite all the effort you have expanded so far. Just obey Jesus Christ. He does not make mistake. Jesus Christ pays. Every good work has a reward and a blessing. To benefit from the blessings of god you must be obedient. You must obey God. You may have to choose between you faith and sound professional judgment. Peter was given an instruction to cast his net on the right hand side. As a disciple, Jesus Christ will give you instructions. These instructions may not be logical. Peter caught nothing all night and was asked to try again by Jesus Christ. Notice that Peter expressed his concerns and misgivings. Feel free to let God know how you feel sincerely, about instructions from God to you. Peter obeyed. Do not stop there, go ahead and obey God and He will bless you abundantly. Peter Obeyed and was blessed. Obey Jesus Christ today and you will be blessed. Others benefited from the blessings of God on Peter and Peter became a blessing. Peter acknowledged his limitations. Then Jesus Christ invited him to become a fisher of men. He accepted the offer. And left all and followed Jesus Christ. Are you willing to be a disciple of Jesus Christ today? Are you willing to leave all and follow Him? Do you want the gift or the giver? Jesus Christ is the giver of life. Accept Him Today and you shall be happy you did. James and John sons of Zebedee: These young men were proud of their father. They were willing to help their father at work. They worked hard. While at work, they came to the aid of Peter when he was being overwhelmed by the catch. Disciples of Jesus Christ are always willing to give a helping hand whenever the need arises. You must be born again. Jesus Christ is your Friend. Luke 5:1-11 (King James Version) Share on twitter Share on email Luke 5:1-11 King James Version (KJV) 5 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. 3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship. 4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. 5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. 6 And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake. 7 And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink. 8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. 9 For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken: 10 And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men. 11 And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him. King James Version (KJV) PLEASE READ THE BIBLE EVERYDAY