How to Cast a Fishing Net
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Did you know that you are in possession of a fishing net? Using Scripture, Jeff Cavins explains how each of us is in possession of a spiritual fishing net that we are called to use in pursuit of souls for Christ. Jeff also gives five points to remember when casting your net and walking with others who are seeking Christ.
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It is our responsibility to win souls for Christ.
Luke 5:1-11
Once while Jesus was standing beside the Lake of Gennesaret and the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he saw two boats there at the shore of the lake; the fishermen had gotten out of them and were washing their nets. He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little way from the shore. Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat. When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch.” Simon answered, “Master, we have worked all night long but have caught nothing. Yet if you say so, I will let down the nets.” When they had done this, they caught so many fish that their nets were beginning to burst. So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both boats, so that they began to sink. But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’s knees, saying, “Go away from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man!” For he and all who were with him were astounded at the catch of fish that they had taken, and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Then Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people.” When they had brought their boats to shore, they left everything and followed him.
5 Points to Remember When Casting Your Net
- Always follow Jesus’ will. Make his plan the center of all your activities.
- Prepare to be an example of what Jesus can do in a person’s life. Allow your life to be a witness of his grace and goodness.
- Reflect on the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Communion.
- Teach them two things: How to read the Bible and how to read the Catechism.
- Teach them to pray, both by example and by explanation. You can share with them how to do spontaneous prayer, but also share with them about the prayers of the Church: the Rosary, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and so many more.