CHOOSE A LIFE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

"And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. And they straightway left their nets, and followed him. And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them. And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him " (Matt. 4:18–22, emphasis added, JMS).

Why did the Apostles, Luke, Saul of Tarsus and others change careers? Because they saw a need (souls were lost), they were convinced that Jesus was the Christ, and they were challenged by the Lord and his servants to meet the needs, even if a career change was demanded.

Do you see the need? Are you convinced that Jesus is the Christ? Could you be encouraged to serve the Lord, even if career adjustments were necessary?

You may have taken early retirement. What will you do with the time and means that you now have?

You may have finished a tour of military service. What will you do with your talents and time now?

Are you unsatisfied in your occupation? Does it bring you the depth of satisfaction of body, soul and spirit that you long for and know is possible.

Could YOU change occupations to serve the Lord full-time? Many of us, including this writer, have made career changes.

If any of the things mentioned interest you, contact the Florida School of Preaching, we will help you become an effective servant of the Lord.

---- Jackie M. Stearsman, Director