Keech’s Korner (1-6-14)
“As Jesus was walking
beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his
brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers
of people.” At once they left their
nets and followed him” (Matthew
4: 18-20)
The call of Jesus to
Simon and Andrew is the same call Jesus makes to you and I. We are called to:
·
Say yes to Jesus –
learning from and obeying him (“Come
follow me”) 
·
Be transformed by Jesus (“I
will make you”) 
·
Join in Jesus’ work (“fishers of people”) 
What are the practices you engage in that
ensure you are continuing to learn from Jesus? What does it look like for you
to be open every day for Jesus to transform you in his love – perhaps through
other people who challenge and/or encourage you? How are you joining in Jesus work of
taking every opportunity to bring good to others and to participate with the
Spirit in helping them move a bit closer to God?
One more question:
If success equals the people we are
discipling, discipling others - how are you encouraging your friends (the
people you are discipling) in participating in Jesus’work?
On the 15th and 22nd
June from 10-30 am to 1-00pm we have the privilege of hosting the “Share Jesus
without Fear” training seminar. This training tool has been developed by
William Fay who in his own words “… was the president and CEO of a
multimillion-dollar international corporation. I had ties with the mob and
owned one of the larger houses of prostitution in the United States. I was
involved in racketeering, bookmaking and gambling. I had a gold Rolex,
chauffeured limo, money, my fourth wife and … I felt I had everything the world
said spelled success. And I mocked
anyone who dared share his faith in God with me.” (p. 1 “Share Jesus without
Fear”).
It was through the faithfulness of a
Christian that William met at his racquetball club - who put up with William’s constant
questions (trying to annoy him); and who 18 months later, when William’s world
was rattled, showed gracious care - that William was gradually led to Christ.
Some people naturally have the gift of
evangelism, most of us don’t. The training seminar equips us with questions to
ask that will help the people we are in relationship with take the step of
saying Yes to Christ.
The seminar will be led by Aaron Trevis
(who is connected with the Gideons). I know I will learn and grow through it
and believe you will as well.
Yours in Christ
Graham Keec
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