Chapter 1
No believer in Christ is born a soul winner or created with the ability to know how to reach the lost for Christ and get them saved. Yes we may have the calling as an evangelist just like John the Baptist whose parents received word of prophecy concerning him:
16 And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. 17 And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias. to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just: to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. Luke 1:16-17 (KJV)
Yet after John the Baptist birth, he was not thrust immediately into his ministry of reaching out to the Jewish people and turning their hearts to God until he was trained, groomed and prepared. See what the scripture says about him:
-8° And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.” Luke 1:80 (KJV)
He grew physically and spiritually. Meaning development was taking place as he was under the guidance, teachings and tutoring of his parents and the Holy Spirit. The scripture says “and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing.” The question is what was he doing in the deserts? He was being trained, he was being prepared and he was being equipped.
Not being trained, prepared and equipped to engage sinners or win the lost to Christ has been the cause of many misinterpretation and misrepresentation which has made many to be fearful, frustrated and have disappointing experiences.
It is like Apostle Peter who in spite of all his years of expertise and experience as a fisherman met with a disappointing experience. “5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing:” Luke 5:5 (KJV)
But the beautiful thing about Apostle Peter was, he was humble, broken and willing to learn from the very best of teachers, a legend and authority in the field of fishing.
“Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught” Luke 5:4 (KJV), the Master said. When Peter obeyed, “6, nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net” the Bible says,
6 And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake. And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink. Luke 5:5-7 (KJV)
Peter’s perspective on fishing was changed and greatly impacted by this experience. “9 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, 0 Lord. 9 For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken: Luke 5:8-9 (KJV) Something remarkable always happen to a believer and the church that is willing to learn the act of soul winning and be obedient to the Lord of the harvest. “And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men. Luke 5:10 (KJV).
Soul wining or “catching men” is not different from fishing. You just have to know the tricks of the game like Jesus Christ did and be willing to learn and be taught.
In this book are some very simple steps that will get you into a happy and prosperous soul winning adventure or journey…