5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. 6 And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake. 7 And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink. 8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. 9 For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken: 10 And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men (Luke 5:5-10).
There are three main lessons from this passage of scripture. The first is that if Christ, as the sovereign of all creation, has a hand in anything you do; it will be successful. The second lesson is that in order for us to be truly successful we must rely on God’s provisions and not simply our own strength, intelligence or actions. God desires us to rely on Him. The final lesson is that God’s purposes in all things are eternal. The eternal focus in this world is on the salvation of souls…thou shall catch men….
There are three main lessons from this passage of scripture. The first is that if Christ, as the sovereign of all creation, has a hand in anything you do; it will be successful. The second lesson is that in order for us to be truly successful we must rely on God’s provisions and not simply our own strength, intelligence or actions. God desires us to rely on Him. The final lesson is that God’s purposes in all things are eternal. The eternal focus in this world is on the salvation of souls…thou shall catch men….
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