It's a fact, Jesus' disciples were fishermen not golfers. You may argue that golf was not invented during the days of Jesus and you would be correct. Nonetheless, Jesus chose fishermen not farmers, politicians, gladiators, businessmen, or sports heroes'.
Here's a list of why Jesus chose fishermen and what we can learn from it
1. Fishermen love to fish. In fact, the saying goes that a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work. As Christians we should love to tell people about the gospel. We should love Jesus and love to tell others about Jesus.
2. Fishermen by nature are adventurous. Trust me, I've went all kinds of places and tried all kinds of tactics to catch the "big one." Jesus calls His disciples to a life of faith and trust in Him. When we trust God He will lead us to places we never thought we'd go. Life with Jesus is an adventure.
3. Fishing is an art. The more you fish the better you get at it and the more you learn. Sharing our faith with others is an art. The more we share the better intuition we get at knowing where people are at with God.
4. Fishermen know where to fish. It won't take long or many fishing trips to know if a lake is full of fish. Fishermen go where the fish are biting and where the fish are. Fishermen know where to find the fish too whether it be on the shore, on the breaks, or in the deep. Every Christian needs a fishing hole where they can make connections with unbelievers.
5. Fishermen are simple people. Fishermen don't like drama. That's why they fish so they can get away and enjoy some time on the water. There is no time to get misguided or to get swayed by drama when it comes to reaching lost people. The focus is simple: catch fish and enjoy time with others.
6. Fishermen are not afraid to get dirty. You will have to put worms on hooks and will fetch all kinds of unwanted objects on your line. Fish are slimy and wet. If you want to reach people you must not be afraid to get down into the junk and baggage of people's lives.
7. Fishing can be unpredictable. Some of my worst casts have landed me the biggest fish. The only time you can guarantee not catching fish is when your line is not in the water. Our job is to share truth with others. You never know exactly when you are going to get a bite or when someone is interested in learning more about God.
8. Fishing can be done alone or with others. There are times when fishing alone is desirable as it allows you to refresh and get away. There are times when fishing with someone else is profitable as it gives you time to build relationships. One of the best places to build relationships is on the water as the person can not go anywhere else!
9. Fishing connects your heart to the Creator. Being in nature allows people's hearts to be stirred toward reflective thoughts of purpose. You can't be fishing for people and sharing truth without getting closer to God himself.
10. Fishermen know how to celebrate. Talk with a fishermen and ask him to share about a big fish that he caught. I can guarantee that his eyes will light up a bit at the minimum. When people receive Jesus it will help us to learn how to celebrate changed lives!
Any other reasons why God chose fishermen over any other occupation!?!? There are more I'm sure!
