Gospel
Matthew 4:18-22
Immediately they left their nets and followed him.
As Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen. He said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” At once they left their nets and followed him. He walked along from there and saw two other brothers, James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They were in a boat, with their father Zebedee, mending their nets. He called them, and immediately they left their boat and their father and followed him.
Reflection
What are the features of a fisherman? They are normally not highly educated. They normally belong to the average income group. They are normally tough and usually not so polite. However Jesus chose this people to be fishers of man. What is the message Christ send to us? To be his witness we need not be rich or educated but the most important quality is to be humble. Are we willing to be humble enough to be Christ witness?
Let us pray
Lord Jesus when you chose fisherman to be your disciples you send a message across the importance of humility. Lord help us to be remain humble as we continue to be your witnesses.
Amen
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