Author Reuen Thomas wrote: “Every man on Earth is qualifying or disqualifying himself for other and higher work…every calling in life is intended by God to prepare a man for something higher than itself.” One of the great examples of this is Jesus’ bidding Andrew and Simon Peter to be His disciples. They were fishermen – not the most literate of men, but one’s whose character was not lacking.

And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

Matthew 4:19

Successful fishermen had to have skill and daring, patience to know when to wait and when to labor. They were hard workers able to endure privation and fatigue. Jesus knew what it took…to be fishers of men. And yet, to be effective, these fishermen spent three years with their Master – so they could hear His words and see His example.

Dear one, in the commonness of your everyday life, there is purpose. Spend time in God’s Word. If you have accepted Jesus as Savior, the Holy Spirit is in you. Trust Him for guidance so you can obey His directing – using your abilities to the best advantage – qualifying you for something higher. Then intercede for this nation’s leaders that they also may follow Jesus and be effective workers for Him.

Recommended Reading: II Timothy 2:15-26