One of these fishermen was Simon Peter , and Jesus entered His boat . Jesus entered the midst of Peter ’ s emptiness , failure , and disappointment , and when the Word of God enters your boat , miracles are bound to happen . God ’ s Word never returns void ( Isaiah 55:11 ).
God Will Use What You Have
“ And ( Jesus ) prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land . And He sat down , and taught the people out of the ship ” ( Luke 5:3 ). When Peter let Jesus use his boat , he did not realize he was sowing into the gospel . Now , God was about to bless his seed with a sudden harvest .
After Jesus was done preaching , He told Peter , “ Launch out into the deep , and let down your NETS for a draught ” ( Luke 5:4 ). When Jesus first took notice of the fishermen , He saw them washing their nets , so He knew exactly what resources they had at their disposal to accomplish His instructions .
God will often ask you to use what you already have to bless you . Stop looking at what you do not have and focus on what you do have because God will take your five loaves and two fish and feed a multitude of people . He will use the rod in your hand to split the sea . He will use your empty boat and empty nets to give you a blessing that you will not have room enough to receive . You may not have much , but if Jesus is in your boat , you have everything you need to get your breakthrough .
Launch Out into the Deep
So , Jesus saw that the disciples had their nets ready , and he told them to “ launch out into the deep .” God is challenging someone to think big . Don ’ t think shallow . Gather your nets , exploit your resources , and launch out into the deep . You are in the vicinity of a miracle . You are on the brink of a breakthrough .
“ Stop looking at what you do not have and focus on what you do have .”
You may have fished all night and caught nothing . You may have gone out , cast your vision , and failed . But the Holy Spirit is stirring you to try again . He sees you washing your nets . He sees you preparing to receive a harvest , and He will reward your determination . Launch out into the deep . You will succeed this time .
A Boat-Sinking Breakthrough
But Peter was doubtful of Jesus ’ s instructions . Jesus was literally telling him to return to the exact spot where he caught nothing . “ 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 .”
Peter did not fully obey Jesus ’ word . Jesus had told Peter to let down his NETS , but Peter decided he had worked too hard cleaning his nets , so he would only test the waters and let down one net .
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