Come after me, says the Lord, and I will make you fishers of men - Daily Bible Readings September 5,2013

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Paul indicates that it is spiritual wisdom that should take the place of pride in our desire to be formed in the ways of God. One aspect of spiritual wisdom is humility. This becomes important as we gain more wisdom, as we will be tempted to fall into pride at the knowledge we have gained. Let us take seriously the call to be humble so that we will be protected from such temptations.

 

Colossians 1:9-14

9 Brothers and sisters: From the day we heard this, we do not cease praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of God’s will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding 10 to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, so as to be fully pleasing, in every good work bearing fruit and growing in the knowledge of God, 11 strengthened with every power, in accord with his glorious might, for all endurance and patience, with joy 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has made you fit to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in light. 13 He delivered us from the power of darkness and transferred us to the Kingdom of his beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

 

P  S A L M

 

Psalm 98:2-3, 3-4, 5-6

R: The Lord has made known his salvation.

2 The Lord has made his salvation known: in the sight of the nations he has revealed his justice. 3 He has remembered his kindness and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel. (R) All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation by our God. 4 Sing joyfully to the Lord, all you lands; break into song; sing praise. (R) 5 Sing praise to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and melodious song. 6 With trumpets and the sound of the horn sing joyfully before the King, the Lord. (R)

 

GOSPEL

 

Jesus calls His disciples to share in His ministry. He continues to call men and women to proclaim the Gospel with Him. It is up to us to respond to His call. We can refuse to become His disciple if that is what we want; we can choose to follow Him if that is our desire. It is important to know that we are responsible for all the choices we make in life. They are what create our character.

 

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Come after me, says the Lord, and I will make you fishers of men.

 

Luke 5:1-11

1 While the crowd was pressing in on Jesus and listening to the word of God, he was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret. 2 He saw two boats there alongside the lake; the fishermen had disembarked and were washing their nets. 3 Getting into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, he asked him to put out a short distance from the shore. Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat. 4 After he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” 5 Simon said in reply, “Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing, but at your command I will lower the nets.” 6 When they had done this, they caught a great number of fish and their nets were tearing. 7 They signaled to their partners in the other boat to come to help them. They came and filled both boats so that the boats were in danger of sinking. 8 When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at the knees of Jesus and said, “Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.” 9 For astonishment at the catch of fish they had made seized him and all those with him, 10 and likewise James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners of Simon. Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.” 11 When they brought their boats to the shore, they left everything and followed him.

 

think:  We are responsible for all the choices we make in life.

Jeremiah 15-18

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READ THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR Jeremiah 15-18