He (Jesus) noticed two fishing boats at the water’s edge, with the fishermen nearby, rinsing their nets. Jesus climbed into the boat belonging to Simon Peter and asked him, “Let me use your boat. Push it off a short distance away from the shore so I can speak to the crowds.” (Luke:5:2&3)
Jesus, when He walked by the shores of Galilee knew exactly whose boat He is going to use. The boat that had returned empty. The boat which had failure written all over it. He also knew the power that was upon Him to transform the empty boat into a boat full of fish. For that to happen, the owner of the boat must allow Jesus to step inside the boat. We see from the above verses, Peter was more than willing to let Jesus use the boat. Are you willing to let Jesus into your emptiness, into your failures, into your weaknesses?
Peter had just returned from a frustrating night of failure and when Jesus approached Him for the boat, he could have very well denied Him the access. He had the every right to do so, because he has just endured a long night. But Peter didn't. We find ourselves in situations like these. When we had a frustrating day or when things didn't pan out as we hoped for it would. At that juncture, when there is an invitation from Jesus (it could be just a gentle whisper in our hearts to forget about the situation and trust Him) to just let Him in that situation, what do we do? Do we still remain frustrated blaming GOD for the situation or like Peter, are we willing to obey the call of Jesus and let Him in on the situation instead?
The most forgotten part in this passage is if Peter had caught something the previous night, we wouldn't be talking about this amazing miracle. That doesn't mean it was GOD's will that Peter returned back with an empty catch. Failures and lack of blessings in our lives are from the devil. But, our Father is so good and so full of love for us, that He wants to step in on the situation and turn it around for good. Just like how Jesus, used the empty boat (failures) and returned back with a catch that none in Galilee had seen before and that too during broad daylight, where fishing is rarely done. GOD can use what seems an unfavorable situation to bring blessings in our life. Trust Him, no matter what.
Blessings!
Jesus, when He walked by the shores of Galilee knew exactly whose boat He is going to use. The boat that had returned empty. The boat which had failure written all over it. He also knew the power that was upon Him to transform the empty boat into a boat full of fish. For that to happen, the owner of the boat must allow Jesus to step inside the boat. We see from the above verses, Peter was more than willing to let Jesus use the boat. Are you willing to let Jesus into your emptiness, into your failures, into your weaknesses?
Peter had just returned from a frustrating night of failure and when Jesus approached Him for the boat, he could have very well denied Him the access. He had the every right to do so, because he has just endured a long night. But Peter didn't. We find ourselves in situations like these. When we had a frustrating day or when things didn't pan out as we hoped for it would. At that juncture, when there is an invitation from Jesus (it could be just a gentle whisper in our hearts to forget about the situation and trust Him) to just let Him in that situation, what do we do? Do we still remain frustrated blaming GOD for the situation or like Peter, are we willing to obey the call of Jesus and let Him in on the situation instead?
The most forgotten part in this passage is if Peter had caught something the previous night, we wouldn't be talking about this amazing miracle. That doesn't mean it was GOD's will that Peter returned back with an empty catch. Failures and lack of blessings in our lives are from the devil. But, our Father is so good and so full of love for us, that He wants to step in on the situation and turn it around for good. Just like how Jesus, used the empty boat (failures) and returned back with a catch that none in Galilee had seen before and that too during broad daylight, where fishing is rarely done. GOD can use what seems an unfavorable situation to bring blessings in our life. Trust Him, no matter what.
Blessings!
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