By: Lisa Wilmore
Scripture: …Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon answering said unto Him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at Thy word I will let down the net (Luke 5:4-5).
My Dear Friends,
How often do our friends and family members give us advice concerning things in our lives? They respectably share their thoughts and ideas about how we should dress, eat and even what we should say at certain times. In fact, when we are struggling with health issues, they suggest dietary plans that may conflict with what the doctor has instructed us to do. Many times we subject ourselves to their advice which may cause greater problems, later. However, we love them for caring about us. Well, after raising this point, what would happen in our lives if we take God at His word and rely on His advice for our lives?
Do you find it easier to take the advice of people or the advice of Jesus? Do you yield to how the world say handle situations, or do you yield to how God says handle it? Interestingly, we live in a world that trusts the tangibles or the things we can see such as our money, spouses, children, employers, etc. more than we trust Jesus. This should not be. Our trust must be in what Jesus says regardless of how it may look to us. Yes, situations may look bleak, but know that “Jesus will make a way out of no way”.
The aforementioned text is taken from one of Luke’s recorded miracles performed by Jesus. Actually, this miraculous draught of fish is utilized in “the call” of the fishermen to become disciples (followers) for Christ. Of course the call to discipleship for the fishermen such as Peter, James, and John are noted in Matthew, Luke and John. However, the text written by Luke displays his trust in Jesus when there seemed to have been no hope for a “catch”. After fishing all night long, Jesus instructs Simon (Peter) to launch his net in the deep. Peter, undoubtedly may have been frustrated, but does what Jesus instructs him to do. His words, “Nevertheless at Thy word I will let down the net” reveals his willingness to obey the voice of Jesus. Because of his obedience and taking God at His word, they caught a multitude of fish which broke their nets (Luke 5:6).
We must take God at His word and exhibit strict obedience.
