Matthew 4:19 (KJV) Says, "And He saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." Matthew 9:10-12 (KJV) Says, "And it came to pass, as Jesus sat a meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with Him and His disciples. And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto His disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners? But when Jesus heard that, He said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick." Matthew 28:16-19 (KJV) Says, "Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. And when they saw Him, they worshipped Him: but some doubted. And Jesus came and spake unto them saying, All power is given unto me in Heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen."
In the above scripture taken from Matthew chapter four, Jesus is calling Peter, and Andrew his brother to follow Him. Peter and Andrew were fisherman, and Jesus advised them that if they would follow Him He would make them fishers of men. When Peter and Andrew opted to follow Jesus, and became His disciples, they heeded His instructions and begin spreading the good news. They did this in an attempt to convince others to become believers and followers of Christ. Thus as Jesus stated, they became fishers of men.
In the above scripture taken from the ninth chapter of Matthew, Jesus is eating at a table with publicans, and sinners. The Pharisees forever looking to find fault in Jesus, question His disciples about Him choosing to eat with those type people. Jesus over hears the conversation, and responds by telling the Pharisees that it is the sick who need a physician making it clear to them that He was eating with the sinners because they needed to learn of Him in hopes that they too would become believers. It would have been far less beneficial for Jesus to eat with those who were following him, as they were already believers. Do you witness to others? Who do you eat with?
In the above scripture taken from Matthew chapter twenty eight, Jesus is resurrected and is giving His disciples instructions as to what they are to do. He tells them plainly that they are to go and teach all nations about God and His Word, and that they are to baptize new believers in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are then told to instruct the new believers to go out as disciples doing the same in hopes that they too can lead others to Christ.
After we accept God's precious gift of salvation, we are instructed to go out and share our testimony, and the good news of salvation. We are to be witnesses for our Lord and Savior. In many cases, however, people are saved, and are on fire for Jesus briefly before their light grows dim, flickers, and sometimes even goes out. How can we as Christians not witness to others every chance we get, and keep a clear conscience? We know how important it is that people come to know Christ, and we know the terrible consequences of failing to do so, yet a number of Christians keep quiet. I don't think many Christians would row by someone drowning and not pull them into their boat, yet when it comes to witnessing to a lost soul in hopes that they will opt to accept Christ and have eternal life many fall silent.
As Christians we should have the desire in our hearts to talk it up, when it comes to the good news of Christ and His precious gift of salvation. It is the greatest gift anyone could ever receive. It is imperative that we witness to others so they too can come to know the Lord, live a life full of joy, divine peace and contentment, and know for certain that they will spend eternal life with Him in Heaven. I urge you to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, and to share your story every opportunity you're given to do so.
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