Obviously Jesus wanted and needed fishermen as His first followers.

 Jesus saw Simon and Andrew, his brother fishing. He said to them, "follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." Immediately they followed.

Then Jesus saw James and his brother John in their boat mending their nets. Immediately they also followed.

 Fishermen have good qualities about them. Fishing an all-nighter requires stamina and perseverance. They have patience to wait for that expected bite on the lure. The two fishermen in the boat have to agree on where to fish, so they work putting their heads together deciding on the best fishing holes. They are persistent in their search of finding fish, and have lots of faith, knowing eventually, they are going to catch a bag. Fishermen never give up easily; they aren't quitters. Even if nothing bites today, tomorrow is another hopeful day.

Thinking back on my son, I remember his patience, even as a boy, fishing the same hole for hours hoping for a bite. He knew the fish were there, he just had to figure out the right lure and technique.

Jesus saw these qualities in the fishermen and knew He could work through and use them for His glory......winning souls. So He said, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." And immediately they followed.

Although Jesus' desire is for all to follow Him, it warms my heart to know the first four people he asked, were fishermen. Not the religious leaders and teachers of the day, but fishermen. They were willing. They were teachable. They were committed and not just to the cause of Jesus, but to Jesus Himself.

When we are in a personal relationship with Jesus, we want to go out fishing for the souls of others who don't know Him personally. This is what we are called to do. Jesus says to us today, "Come, follow Me and I will show you to to fish for people."

Open you heart to hear the call.