UNCOMMEN: Fishers Of MenSample

The Qualification

How many times do we question our qualifications? I bet I question myself numerous times daily. My mind often tells me a variety of words that "I am," but God chose us differently. He qualifies us for His call. We need to measure what we think of ourselves with what God thinks of us. 

God used the name "I AM" to explain to Moses who He was. God needed no other explanation than "I AM." We all too often define ourselves with our own inequity. One of God's greatest gifts is the identity we have in Him. Why do we always forget that? We are commanded not to take that in vain and misuse His name. We must use it wisely, "You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name." (Exodus 20:7, NIV). When we forget to accept His identity, we misuse His name.

When qualifications come into question, Peter certainly questioned himself in our passage from Luke 5. No questions asked they were all in on His plan. Jesus needed true fishers of men who could be trusted to carry outward and onward the mission of the Great Commission. To fish for people means to develop relationships. When developing relationships, we grow disciples. Everything revolves around multiplication of disciples and fishing for people. 

"Another disciple said to him, 'Lord, first let me go and bury my father." But Jesus told him, "Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead.'" (Matthew 8:21–22, NIV) It is an all or none mission, and Uncommen obedience is not complication free. Dedication to following Jesus requires a change of heart.

Uncommen Questions: 

How can you honor God's name differently? 

Are you ready to fish for people through Uncommen relationships?

Uncommen Challenge:

I challenge you to develop one new, deep relationship every three months and see how life changes. Disciples multiply, and the Good News spreads in Uncommen ways.

Scripture References:
Exodus 20:7
Luke 5:8-11
Matthew 8:21-22