Deeper Reflection
FOR THE NEXT THREE WEEKS, OUR CHURCH DEVOTIONAL journal will focus on missions. Let us think further about our Faith Exploit 3 “Disciple The Nations” and do as the Lord leads us. For Week 1, we will consider snapshots from Apostle Peter’s life to see how he became a disciplemaker to the nations in two parts: (1) Peter Comes: Encountering the Master (from the Gospels); and (2) Peter Goes: Embracing the Mission (from the book of Acts).Jesus knew where the fish were. He wanted to bless Peter and his fishing partners. “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch” (v.4). Though exhausted and discouraged after an entire night of fruitless and frustrating fishing, Peter and his friends decided to obey Jesus’ command. Their act of obedience paved the way for a mind-blowing miracle and a life-changing encounter with the Lord.Jesus knew that Peter was looking for something more satisfying than fishing. He invited Peter to make a great exchange for an adventure of a lifetime. Jesus had previously given Peter this call: “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men” (Matt 4:19). Peter now made a fresh commitment to the Lord. He accepted the invitation, though he has no details of what it entailed. He did not ask Jesus for His plans, negotiate a salary, bargain for medical benefits, nor state any conditions. Peter simply obeyed Jesus’ call, “left everything and followed Him” (v.11). Will you do likewise? The Lord wants to bless us and many people through our work for the Gospel in Singapore and the nations beyond.