Making Us Fishers of Men (Matthew 4:18-22)

There is a parable that is entitled “The Life Saving Station”.  It is a part of the message today but is illustrates the problem that we as individuals and churches have when it comes to any regular emphasis upon evangelism.  As the Bible is examined, it becomes very obvious that evangelism is the heart of God.  He is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance and He works through believers to carry out that program and passion.  Are we available?  Today’s passage captures the Lord’s invitation to His first disciples to follow Him and He would make them “fishers of men.”  He wants us involved also.  Are we willing and available?