HAVE I GOT A JOB FOR YOU!

Luke 5: 1 – 11



They say that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting to get a different result. As they used to say, in my old Harvard square hippie days, “I grok.”
I can relate to the process of trying the same old thing and even praying to get just a slight change in what the outcome of my actions would be.
The one thing about Jesus though, is that He can give us a different result from our behaviors when we listen to Him, and do as He has asked us to do.
Get off your high horse, and do what you're told.

4 When he finished teaching, he said to Simon, "Push out into deep water and let your nets out for a catch."
5 Simon said, "Master, we’ve been fishing hard all night and haven’t caught even a minnow. But if you say so, I’ll let out the nets."
6 It was no sooner said than done—a huge haul of fish, straining the nets past capacity.

Belief in God, and following His instruction brings us great return. When we listen to what God says, and apply His word to our lives, the reward is beyond expectations.
We can sometimes become overwhelmed at the treasures God has given us, and we can hardly wait to share with others our good fortune.

7 They waved to their partners in the other boat to come help them. They filled both boats, nearly swamping them with the catch.
8 Simon Peter, when he saw it, fell to his knees before Jesus. "Master, leave. I’m a sinner and can’t handle this holiness. Leave me to myself."
9 When they pulled in that catch of fish, awe overwhelmed Simon and everyone with him.
10 It was the same with James and John, Zebedee’s sons, coworkers with Simon. Jesus said to Simon, "There is nothing to fear. From now on you’ll be fishing for men and women."
11 They pulled their boats up on the beach, left them, nets and all, and followed him.

The only choice we have left after having such life changing experiences is to follow God and do as He says.
God shows us that we can take the talents and tools that we have been provided with and use them for His purpose, for our greater good. He shows us that by doing the same thing that we have always done, we can expect a different outcome when we work in faith to achieve our goals.