When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Now go out where it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish.” (Luke 5:4, NLT)
Dear Master,
Help me to be faithful in little things like cleaning nets, knowing that they could be your way of preparing me for greater things – like fishing for men.
Help me to obey simply and solely “because you say so.” And keep me from thinking that since I have fished a few waters that somehow I know better than you the course my life should take and the place my nets should be dropped.
Call me, Lord, out from a shallow faith near the shore, which requires no risks and offers no rewards. Call me to a deeper commitment to you.
And when you call, grant that I would be quick in my boat, swift to my oars, and fast with my nets. And I pray, grant me the eyes to see who it is who labors by my side – an awesome and almighty God.
Take me to a place where I have worked hard by my own strength and yet ended up with empty nets. Take me there to show me the depths of your dominion and the net-breaking fullness of your power.
Keep me ever aware that you are Lord. And ever aware that I am sinful person. And in that knowledge keep me ever on my knees before you.
At your bidding, O Master, I will let down my nets. And at your bidding, I will leave them forever behind. For what you have to offer is infinitely more than all the seas of this world ever could …..
Amen.
(taken from Moments With The Savior, by Ken Gire – page 109)
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This is beautiful Joann! I read a while back that “The road that is free from condemnation, sin, and death is the Holy Spirit controlled life.” Right?? We choose this road when God reveals to us our insufficiency in life apart from Him, and our need to abide in Christ. When we finally learn this important lesson, we realize that our need for God is never an option!
Love and blessings friend! ♥
Denise
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Our need for God is vital to our survival. Always grateful when you share, Denise!
Beautiful piece, Joanne. Thanks so much for sharing it with us!
This sounds like a wonderful book, Joanne. Thanks for sharing a piece of it. I especially loved, “Take me there to show me the depths of your dominion and the net-breaking fullness of your power.” Yes – please!
Have a blessed Sunday with the Master. May your nets be overflowing with abundant grace. Coming from #GiveMeGrace
I loved the prayer, Pat, as it showed me how much God desires for me to have an abundance – an abundance of Him in my life.
Ken Gire sure has a way with words. This made me want to read the book. I want to be faithful in small matters so i can be ready when God calls. I may not keep nets prepared, but cleaning my stove and other everyday tasks could be stepping stones. I want to do my best! Thanks for sharing this excerpt, Jonanne. ~Pamela
Pamela, he writes beautifully & provokes me to see things in Scripture I may have overlooked. So glad you shared!
Cleaning the nets does give a different perspective to that passage.
and amen! thanks for sharing this with the #GiveMeGrace community! Hope your week is going well.