Song # 1415.1 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. In the Book of Matthew we read in chapter 13 that Jesus tells the people that the kingdom of heaven is like a net that catches good fish and bad fish.
The kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into a lake and caught all kinds of fish (Matthew 13:47). When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the bad away (Matthew 13:48). This is how it will be at the end of the age. The Angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous (Matthew 13:49), and throw the wicked into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth (Matthew 13:50). “Have you understood all these things?” Jesus asked. “Yes” they replied (Matthew 13:51). Jesus said to them “Therefore every teacher of the law who has been instructed about the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old” (Matthew 13:52).
Thought for today: in good times and bad, our greatest asset is God.
Thought for the future: our salvation is secure, because God’s word is true. Where will you spend your eternity?