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Jesus Pusher 229

I am a Jesus pusher!!! If fear is conquered, if response dominates, one can catch men.  The Spirit of God will produce this in your life. “Catching men” is an INGREDIENT; it is not an activity.  Jesus does not call the disciples to a new vocation; this is not a career move.  He does not call them to develop new skills; this is not a program to learn evangelistic techniques.  Jesus does not encouraging them to enroll in a crash course to help Him build a large following for His ministry.  The very substance of “following Him” is to catch men.  It is the nature of being Spirit-sourced.

This is plainly presented in the grammar structure of Jesus’ statement. “Do not be afraid.  From now on you will catch men” (Luke 5:10).  The subject and verb of the second sentence is the Greek word (eimi) translated you will.  This verb means, “to be.”  It is used repeatedly as “I am!”  It is a state of being.  It is in the indicative mood, “a simple statement of fact.”  There is no attempt to present an argument.  It is in the second person; it is singular, meaning “you.”  It is in the future tense; therefore, it is translated will instead of “am.”  This is the destiny, purpose, and focus of a Spirit-sourced person.  The fullness of the Spirit of God downloads the heart of God to the believer.  Jesus’ focus becomes ours.  We cannot help ourselves; we are intimate with Jesus.  I am a Jesus pusher!!!

November 4, 2013 By Stephen Manley • Filed Under: » Jesus Pusher, » Stephen Manley

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