VOD: verse of the day

Our expertise is not His

When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch."
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."
Luke 5:4-5

Now Simon is an expert in fishing, for his livelihood was being a fisherman. I have no doubt that with his experience he knew where and what part of the lake was most advantageous for catching the best fish. Simon doesn't seem to understand or think that there is any use to going back out and into the deep water, but he Listened to what Jesus had said and did so. How often do we limit our lives by not listening to our Lord? By thinking that we're experts in a certain situation or even our own lives that nothing else could be done...but where's the faith? the obedience?

I'd rather be in the deep water with my Father than the shallow water by myself. -Dave Stone ~Tamara

posted by Tamara @ 9:54 PM