"And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him." -- Matthew 4:19-20 

For a great many years apprenticeship has been a way to train a new generation in a particular skill. This training is done on the job while working with a specialist who helps the apprentice learn their trade. The young apprentice stays close to the master craftsman, day by day, in all that he does. As he follows, he learns.

As believers we are called to a new life and purpose. The Lord has entrusted to us the privilege of leading people to Him. Jesus calls this fishing for men. The best way to learn this skill is to stay close to the Master, day by day, in all that he does. As we follow him, we learn.

The phrase "more is caught than taught" is appropriate in this case. The closer we walk with the Lord and the more that we study his ministry, the more we become like him. As we study the ways of the Master fisherman the better we will be in fishing for men. His promise is sure my friend, "I will make you fishers of men". As we follow him, we learn.