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Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Even though you probably can't read this sign, you can guess what it states. Written in faded paint are the words, "NO fishing, swimming."
I find a no fishing sign an oddity on a seminary campus.
"'Come, follow me,' Jesus said, 'and I will send you out to fish for people.'" Matthew 4:19 New International Version
I hope that the professors at Concordia Theological Seminary, as well as my alma mater, Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, are teaching students to fish. I pray that I'm teaching the people of Holy Cross Lutheran Church to fish. It's what Jesus did with his disciples.
Early in Jesus ministry, as he called his first followers, he promised them that he would teach them to fish for people. Throughout his three year ministry Jesus taught his disciples (and others) to fish for people.
The gospel message is meant for all, and if the message is meant for all it must be communicated. The Christian community fishes for others when we both live the gospel message and when we speak that message.
It's not our responsibility to catch people, that's the work of the Holy Spirit, but it is our privilege to put the line in the water.
It's time to go fishing. Besides a day of fishing better than a day of work, right?
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I find a no fishing sign an oddity on a seminary campus.
"'Come, follow me,' Jesus said, 'and I will send you out to fish for people.'" Matthew 4:19 New International Version
I hope that the professors at Concordia Theological Seminary, as well as my alma mater, Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, are teaching students to fish. I pray that I'm teaching the people of Holy Cross Lutheran Church to fish. It's what Jesus did with his disciples.
Early in Jesus ministry, as he called his first followers, he promised them that he would teach them to fish for people. Throughout his three year ministry Jesus taught his disciples (and others) to fish for people.
The gospel message is meant for all, and if the message is meant for all it must be communicated. The Christian community fishes for others when we both live the gospel message and when we speak that message.
It's not our responsibility to catch people, that's the work of the Holy Spirit, but it is our privilege to put the line in the water.
It's time to go fishing. Besides a day of fishing better than a day of work, right?
Join the conversation at Praying With the Eyes on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/groups/173881749421231/
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