Luke 5:4b (NLT) …(Jesus) said to Simon, “Now go out where it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish.”
Peter (Simon) was an experienced fisherman. He questioned Jesus’ command, yet respected Him enough to obey. “Because you say so, I will” (vs. 5 NIV). His simple obedience led to a miracle (the huge catch of fish) and a revelation that Peter’s personal best could not compare with Christ’s remarkable power. Sometimes our best efforts seem fruitless and the nets remain empty. But faith in Christ has a way of bringing us blessing and abundance. We have so many lessons to learn about productivity according to God’s standards. He knows how to connect human needs to divine provision. When we don’t know how to connect faith with life, then our best response to the Lord is: “Because you say so, I will.” When faith is a priority, anything is possible.
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