It was a trip he was not to forget. It was a fishing trip to Canada with my husband and some other guys from the church. My dad was the greatest fisher I ever knew. You could find him fishing on the hottest of days or he would drill a hole in the ice to catch them on the coldest of days. Giving encouragement to those waiting for one little bite, he would say, “Throw right out there, right on his front patio”. 

One day, he went out fishing with Larry while the other guys went their way, hoping to find the right place. With my husband driving the ragged old boat, my dad insisted they go out to the shallows of the giant lake while their fellow anglers fished deep. As he directed my husband where to set anchor, they looked down to find a huge school of walleye just beneath the boat. As Larry excitedly readied his fishing gear, my dad said what seemed to Larry the most incredible thing, “Let’s go get the others so they can catch some too.” My sweet husband reluctantly did as my dad had suggested. The group caught many fish that day except for my husband who caught none, which we laughed about for years. 

I thought of this story, as I read the account in 2 Kings 7. 

It tells of four men with leprosy, a terrible affliction. These starving men came upon a camp that was set up with lots of fine food, and the miracle was that the threat of an attack on them had frightened away the men of the camp. The starving lepers ate until they were full but finally said to each other, “This is not right. This is a day of good news, and we aren’t sharing it with anyone!… Come on, let’s go back and tell the people at the palace.” (2 Kings 7:9 NLT)

How many times have I feasted on God’s word, His blessings, and His truth, but don’t tell others? I enjoy the warmth of the sanctuary as I listen to the messages from God, the singing of praise, and the wonderful fellowship, but I am fearful to tell of God’s plan to receive all who ask into His kingdom. In this time of the spiritually anemic, culture, we have the Gospel to share with them. 
Help me not to feast alone but go tell others what I have found in You, O Lord! 

Jeanie Nihiser
Volunteer and Prayer Warrior with Answers2Prayer Ministries
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah 40:31 NIV)