3 questions.
Luke 5: 1-11
Simon Peter, Andrew, James and John had heard the call to accept Jesus as their Messiah (John 1:35-51). They had heard the call to follow for a little while (Matthew 4 and Mark 1).
But on this day they were at a distance from Jesus, washing their fishing nets.
In contrast there is a crowd of people around Jesus. The Greek word for crowd is epikeimai which means press around, press upon, be urgent.
There is the passion of the people and the distance of the disciples.
Which are you today?
Simon wished he had a bigger boat that day! Whatever the size of the boat it would have sunk under the weight of the miracle. Miracles are to be shared. They are not just for one boat but for many boats. Your miracle is not your miracle, it’s for everyone.
Is it all about one boat, your boat, or do you desire the miracle to be shared amongst many boats?
They heard a call: “From now on you will catch men.” The Greek word is zogmeo which means to capture alive, to spare life. The men had caught fish to kill them but now they would catch men to free them.
Are you killing people or freeing them today?
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