People Fishing for People

What a week. I can only say that because God is a good God. God is worthy and holy. The God who calms your fears. The God who equips you to do His work. The God who opens doors. Finally, it has started..."Fishing!" No, not just fishing for fish, but real fishing, the kind of fishing that brings in people! For the last couple of weeks I have been taking some guys out by Decatur Lake to have some conversations with complete strangers! Conversations that start out with the weather or the fishing and end up talking about Sin, Hell, Judgement, and Jesus! Wow. All I can say is that people are hungry for Jesus and yes the light does shine brighter in the dark. As of now we have 5 individuals who have signed up to be "Fishing Captains" at our church. These "captains" will be trained in sharing their faith and also be equipped to train others as well. The conversaionts that have taken place have already planted seeds with poeple, watered already planted seeds with people and watched other seeds grow right before us as one individual the other night gave his life to Jesus right there on the docks! So what bait are we using? Good conversation, the ability to swing a conversation from the natural to the spiritual, the 10 Commandments (which the Bible tells us is perfect in converting the soul) and last of all, topping it off with telling people what God did some 2000 years ago so we don't have to go to Hell...Jesus Christ! I have asked each individual that I have talked with 2 questions before I depart: Did I offend you with talking about subjects like Sin, Judgement, and Hell. All of which have answered no I was quite comfortable! And secondly, Are you glad I came by to talk with you? All of which said "Yes"! Remember there is no gift of sharing your faith...it is simply an issue of obedience or _______________ yeah...you get the picture! Be looking for more "Fishing Stories" from our little fishing team. And know that there are people all around you everyday who would love to have a conversation that would change their eternity! DO you care? Do you care enough to do something about it?

Way of the Pastor,
Joe Drew