"Come follow Me," Jesus said, "and I will send you out to fish for people." Matthew 4:19 NIV Bible
I know that the Lord God asks for me to fish for people, but I let my fears of being inadequate, leave me floundering like a fish flopping around on a riverbank. I know that's not what the Lord wants for me, but sometimes, I don't take the risks to share my faith in Him, the way I should.
I'm such a sinful human being, and have turned to things like food for a majority of my life, but the Lord God has healed that compulsive overeating. But instead, I use my fears, like a crutch, like I did food, and I wonder if what I say will do more harm than it will do good? Will my words push people away from the Lord, rather than draw them to Him, and the wonderful Salvation that He offers to all of us, who believe in Him? As I write this, it makes me realize, that by my floundering with this dilemma, I am letting my fears keep those very same people, from possibly hearing what they need to know, in order to have that same wonderful Salvation that the Lord offers!
I forget to pray for the willingness to share my faith, and to let the Lord heal me from all fears that lead me to flounder about doing so. Jesus Christ's Holy Spirit will give me the right words, if I only let Him. Why should I be floundering and risking the potential of their having Eternal Life, someday? I need to continue to be more prayerful about being a better listener for the Lord God's will in this matter!
