Luke 5:4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.”
Imagine the scene: Simon Peter washing his nets after a long night at sea with little to show for his efforts. This Rabbi, Jesus, gets in his boat and asks him to row off shore a bit so Jesus can instruct the masses, so he does. Once Jesus finishes teaching, He tells Simon Peter to head out to deep water and put out his nets.
Luke 5:5 Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.”
I wonder if Simon Peter actually rolled his eyes or just internally did so. I’m sure he was thinking, “I’m the fisherman here. And I’ve been at it all night with no luck. But whatever…. If you say so….” And Simon Peter is rewarded big for following Jesus’s command.
Luke 5:6 When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break.
Lord, Forgive me when I approach You and Your guidance with the attitude of a petulant child. Forgive me when I huff and sigh and roll my eyes because I don’t see the value or importance in what You want me to do. Help me in my attitude towards situations and people whom I find difficult to love. Help me to bring You praise and glory in all things. Amen.
Luke 5:7 So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.
Have a blessed day.