1. Simon Peter and Andrew (18)

When Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee he saw Simon and Andrew casting a net into the lake. Perhaps they had been disciples of John the Baptist before his arrest (Jn 1:35-42). They were hard-working fishermen, but they had no mission from God. They worked to survive in a hard world.

2. Come, follow me (19)

Jesus called them to follow him. It was an invitation to become his disciples. He would train them until they became fishers of men. It was an invitation to leave a selfish, family-centered life and share in Jesus' life and mission. Fishing fish was for themselves; fishing men was for God and others.

3. They left their nets and followed (20-22)

They heard Jesus' call and made a decision to leave their nets and follow him. James and John were working with their father when Jesus called them. They left their boats, nets and father and followed.

Application: Lord, help me to follow Jesus until I can be a fisher of men and a fruitful servant.
One Word: I will make you fishers of men