it is God Who qualifies and equips us through His grace

We have to know our qualifications! As a Christ follower, they do not come from a diploma, certificate, membership or ID card. While we may indeed obtain the education, degree, or be properly certified to qualify for a particular position or task, it is God Who qualifies and equips us through His grace!

But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.” And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking. So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink.  When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!” For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish which they had taken; and so also were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men.”  So when they had brought their boats to land, they forsook all and followed Him. (Luke 5:5-11)

Peter and friends were pretty good at fishing. They could be considered professional and qualified. Yet Jesus had other plans. He considered them fishers of men, not fish! They became pretty good at that too I might say!

Will you and I respond as they did? Will we forsake all and follow where He is leading us?