Simon answered, “Master, we have worked all night long but have caught nothing. Yet if you say so, I will let down the nets.” (Luke 5:5)
Have you ever had a day when nothing went right. Nothing really disastrous occurred, but the things than normally worked, for some reason at that time didn't.
Peter and his fellow fishermen had just finished a long night of doing what they always do, but it wasn't a successful day. Jesus needs a boat to get a little more space from the crowds so that he can teach. When he's done that, he says head out to deep water and let's go fishing. Simon pretty much says "been there done that," but if you say so we'll give it one more try.
To his surprise not only did they catch a fish, but almost too many fish! And from this episode Simon and the others follow.
Sometimes it is about going a little deeper to have the break through we are seeking. Even if it feels like we already tried it that way, giving it one more shot may be the key. We might be surprised at how much more blessed we become by taking those steps.
Blessings,
Ed
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