Ignite the Bigger Dream

Ignite the Bigger Dream

Davis George

On the shores of Galilee Jesus saw Simon and his brother Andrew,
Fishermen casting their nets into the lake to catch fish,
“I will make you fishers of men,” said the Master.
His eyes could see what was not visible to others-that they could become fishers of men.
His eyes could see what was not visible to others-the potential in them,
Their inner strength, talents and capabilities, attitude and aptitude.

He gave them a bigger dream to match their daring nature,
“Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.”
No written test, no interview, no probationary period, straight onto the job.
You are born for greater things, born to build the kingdom of God,
To give the good news of my Father’s unconditional love for humankind,
To include the excluded and give forgiveness, peace and life in abundance,
To build a better world, to reach out, touch and heal the broken world.

Jesus saw what others could not see.
His piercing eyes, compassionate eyes, glittering eyes,
Eyes of approval, eyes of recognition, eyes of hope, eyes full of divine love,
No one had ever seen such talents in ordinary fishermen,
Under that divine aura they left their net at once and followed him.

His divine eyes saw again another two, James and John,
Toiling through the night, with endurance and patience,
Mending their nets in silence and tiredness.

Jesus called them and immediately they followed him.
No hesitation, no discussion, no calculation on the perks and remuneration.
Such was his look, radiant and compelling,
Full of trust, full of hope, and confidence.

You can do a better job, bigger job.
Change the world with love and hope,
“Come follow me, I need you.”
I have a better plan for you, join me, be part of a winning team.”
And they just left their father and other hired men.
Such was his look, such was his call, and such was the confidence he had in them.
Only Jesus could see what was not visible to others.

Have the eyes of Jesus today,
To see what is not easily noticed,
To look within and see the inner person.
Have the eyes of Jesus to ignite the bigger dream,
To challenge people to see their own capabilities,
To discover possibilities and embark on another journey,
Enabling them to build on their strength and not on their weaknesses,
Nor on their moments of discouragement and disillusionment,
You need the eyes of Jesus to see what others cannot see, the radiant face of God,
You need the eyes of Jesus to persuade people and not intimidate,
You need the eyes of Jesus to help people to rise above the ordinary,
To do extraordinary things and permeate this world with His divine presence.
That divine look of reassurance that they too can be part of a winning team.

--- 05/09/2013