Today we continue our reflection on the sermon "God's Salvation Plan".
Pastor Benji made the powerful analogy of Christians as those who have been rescued out of a burning building; but, instead of running back into the building to attempt to save their loved ones, they stand outside and sing and rejoice in their own deliverance while the others are left to perish.
I believe this was a profound prophetic indictment on our Bronx Bethany community, as well as being an indictment on many who belong to the the Christian Church. We are born again, but our prayers make it clear that we are self-absorbed and not conscious of the heart of God:
"Oh, Lord, bless my business... God, be with my family... Lord, help me pass my exam..."
In the account of the miracle of fish in Luke 5:1-11, I think Jesus was trying to show Peter, and us, that this fishing for souls is one in which every person in every nation of the world is poised to be rescued. Jesus said, "Fear not: from now on, you will catch men" (see Luke 5:10), and we can apply His word to ourselves. As Pastor Benji noted on Sunday, it's not enough for us to be saved individually when God has presented a design for the saving of entire households.
Don't be afraid. When God is orchestrating the expedition, the fish will come to you.
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