A Dangerous Encounter
Luke 5:1-11
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by Daniel Shaw

A young pastor from Zimbabwe once wrote: "I'm apart of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have the Holy Spirit power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. I'm a disciple of his. I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still. My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future secure. I'm finished and done with low living, sight walking, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed visions, worldly talking, cheap giving and dwarfed goals. I no longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits or popularity. I don't have to be first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded or rewarded. I now live by faith, lean in his presence, walk in patience, am uplifted by prayer, and I labor with power." This young pastor was later martyred for his faith in Christ.

Be careful around this place. It may look safe and comfortable, but it really is very dangerous, because behind everything here lurks that one who calls us to follow him and fish for people. And if you hang around here long enough he's going to get you!

A Dangerous Encounter, by Daniel Shaw