February 15, 2013

World Changers

By Patty Perkins

Mark 1:17 “‘Come follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘And I will make you fishers of men.'” (NIV)*

fishing net (Photo credit: rmarinello)

Jesus was looking

for fishers of men,

Trained to cast nets

Knowing where to put-in.

………………..

He called these men

To fish for keeps,

Leave the familiar

His kingdom seek.

………………..

They could fish for fish

And stay the same,

Or fish for men

And the world, change.

………………..

poem by Patty Perkins

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Mark 1:18 “At once they left their nets and followed Him.” (NIV)*

*The One Year Bible, New International Version, copyright 1986, Tyndale House Publishers, Wheaton, Illinois.

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About Patty Perkins

I'm Patty, writer of the devotional blog, Beside Quiet Waters. I love writing, reading and taking long walks with my camera. I've been married to my loving husband for 40 years. We have two grown sons, two lovely daughters-in-law, and two amazing grandchildren. I am thankful for a place to share spilled ink, in hopes of encouraging others to find daily hope and inspiration in God's Word. View all posts by Patty Perkins

This entry was posted on Friday, February 15th, 2013 at 8:12 pm and tagged with Christian, Devotional, fish, fishermen, follow, Mark 1, nets, The One Year Bbile, tyndale house publishers, world changers and posted in Devotional. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.

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4 responses to “World Changers”

• dianarasmussen
  February 15th, 2013 at 8:21 pm

  Love your line, “leave the familiar, His kingdom seek”. Beautiful!

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  • Patty Perkins
    February 16th, 2013 at 11:14 am

    Appreciate your kind words. I’m struck by these disciples who at once dropped their nets and followed Him. What a faith to have!

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• wildpatchouli
  February 16th, 2013 at 12:26 am

  Wonderful photography Patty. I do so enjoy your poems and photos – and messages.

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  • Patty Perkins
    February 16th, 2013 at 11:19 am

    Thank you so much! To know someone is encouraged means a lot. I found this photo of fishing nets through Zemanta on WordPress. It didn’t take too long into blogging to realize I wasn’t going to have a photo for everything! Zemanta is a great resource–copyright free with photo credits listed under each photo.

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