"Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught."
Luke 5:4
Launch out into the deep. A deeper love for Jesus, a deeper commitment to discipleship, a deeper commitment to righteousness, a deeper knowledge of the Lord, a deeper understanding of the light of Jesus, a commitment to others in Christ Jesus. Life is not all about you. God’s got a bigger plan than you.
INTRODUCTION TO THE TEXT
Jesus cast out a demon in the synagogue and people were amazed at his power and authority. The word spread throughout the villages
Jesus spent time teaching in the synagogues. He left one day and went to Simon Peter's home. The people there begged him to heal Peter's Mother in Law. He did and people immediately came bringing their sick and demon possessed family. Jesus heal them all
The Lord is performing miracles in our lives every moment of our lives.
The sun shines, plants and tress grow, rain falls to water God creation,
None of which we can control. There are 12 bodily system functioning
Simultaneously that only God control. They are all miracles. Do we give Him the credit or think nothing of it?
While we are working the Word of God is being taught in many places
Peter James and John went back to their jobs fishing to provide for their families. The work we do to survive is what Jesus uses in the ministry
JESUS WILL PERSONALIZE WORK TO GET YOUR ATTENTION
Luke 5:4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Now go out where it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish." 5 "Master," Simon replied, "we worked hard all last night and didn't catch a thing. But if you say so, I'll let the nets down again." 6 And this time their nets were so full of fish they began to tear! 7 A shout for help brought their partners in the other boat, and soon both boats were filled with fish and on the verge of sinking.
Jesus brought the ministry to Peter work place after Peter fished all night and caught nothing, It was after Jesus took command of the boat and had
Peter cast his net in the morning and so many fish came that he had to call for help to bring the fish in. That's when Peter changed and saw Jesus as master and himself as a sinner
The characteristics of a fisherman works well in the ministry. This maybe the reason Jesus' first disciples were chosen.
A GOOD FISHERMAN GOOD DISCIPLE
Learn the trade TAUGHT THE WORD
Work in the trade to get experience LEARN THE WORD
Long hours FOLLOWING JESUS
Patience TRUSTING JESUS
Endure rough seas Constant dealing with problems
Endure disappointment Constant Criticism, rejection
Partnership with other fishermen Partnership with other believers
Taking care of tools The Word and Holy Spirit
Having previously met Peter, Jesus scheduled a teaching section with a large crowd at the sea of Galilee where Peter and His partners fished. This was to draw Peter James and John into a relationship with Him.
Before we accepted Jesus, He planned our lives and activities to draw us into a relationship with Him. It was God’s divine plan to meet up with Peter and his Partners after an unsuccessful night of fishing. The men were tired, disappointed and maybe frustrated , hungry and ready to go home.
A good craftsman take care and maintains his tools, Peter and his partners
Had cleaned their nets of debris, dead fish and whatever would cause their main tool to rot. They got ready to try again the next night.
If Jesus can’t get you in the church house or your home, He will show up where you love to work, or your favorite place.
The Lord’s love for you won't let Him give up on you. He said those the Father gave me, I lose none.
God can use you as His platform to spread the Gospel
Have you ever had someone come to you for advice?
Jesus works to get you involved in the ministry.
Luke 5:7
3 Stepping into one of the boats, Jesus asked Simon, its owner, to push it out into the water. So he sat in the boat and taught the crowds from there.
Jesus shows up that morning with a crowd to be taught the Word. He asked Peter to move his boat out into the water to be used as a platform to teach. Peter humbly complied remembering what Jesus had done for him and his family.
Once the teaching was done the blessing began anew. Jesus ask Peter to
Move the boat out into the deep and cast his net again.
Peter's experience led him to react negatively. We fished all night and caught nothing. In the black of Peter’s mind may have been the thought; I am tired, hungry and got to clean the net again.
Luke 5:5-7 "Master," Simon replied, "we worked hard all last night and didn't catch a thing. But if you say so, I'll let the nets down again." 6 And this time their nets were so full of fish they began to tear! 7
Tried, weary, frustrated, disappointed and hungry, Peter was ready for home
Because of the good Jesus did for his family, Peter followed Jesus command
Certainly an encouraging place to be is with Jesus in your boat
Peter sat in the boat, heard the Word, perhaps his heart changed
God blesses our obedience. Just think what Peter would have missed if he had gone home early.
Jesus used an unsuccessful fishing trip to get Peter’s attention
Tried, weary, frustrated, disappointed and hungry, Peter was ready for home
Jesus used an unsuccessful fishing trip to get Peter’s attention
Luke 5:8 When Simon Peter realized what had happened, he fell to his knees before Jesus and said, "Oh, Lord, please leave me—I'm too much of a sinner to be around you." 9 For he was awestruck by the number of fish they had caught, as were the others with him. 10 His partners, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were also amazed.
GOD USES ALL YOU HAVE GAINED IN LIFE IN THE MINISTRY
Every event, training, education, trial, disappointment, sickness and recovery is used by Jesus in ministry He prepared for you.
The boat was used, the nets were used, their paddles were used, the sails was used
Their knowledge of fishing was used, their skills were used
Their strength was used, their persistence was used, their enduring
Their faith was used. Their patience was used, their fearlessness was
Their trust in each other was used, their partnership was used
The difference between catching nothing and catching everything is Jesus as the captain of your ship.
There is no power in the means of themselves apart from the presence of Jesus? "Without Him we can do nothing." But with Christ we can do all things.
SOMETIMES GOD USES YOUR TROUBLES TO GET YOUR ATTENTION
It took an unsuccessful fishing trip, followed by fishing under the direction of Jesus to open Peter’s eyes to see Jesus as Lord and Savior. This event caused Peter to fall on his knees, confess his sins and worship Jesus as Lord.
The beginning of a new life is seeing yourself as nothing and Jesus as everything. And second confessing your sins before the Lord.
Luke 5:10 Jesus replied to Simon, "Don't be afraid! From now on you'll be fishing for people!" 11 And as soon as they landed, they left everything and followed Jesus.
Peter may have considered Exodus 33:20 and became fearful, But you may not see my face and live
We should always be fearful of the Lord so as to reverence Him.
There is no fear when you come to Jesus because He call you for the purpose of glorifying the Father. The good work of the Gospel honors the Father
Peter and his partners were given a new mission, fishing souls
They were given a new light, the light of Jesus, a new life, a life eternal
To follow Jesus, He has to be top priority
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO LEAVE TO MAKE JESUS FIRST IN YOUR LIFE?
IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT JESUS IN THE TEXT
HIS POWER AND AUTHORITY: THERE IS POWER IN THE WORDS OF JESUS
HIS TOUCH:THOUSANDS WERE HEALED BY HIS TOUCH
HIS DRAW : JESUS DRAWS US OUT OF DEEP DARKNESS INTO MARVELOUS LIGHT
HIS PERSONALIZATION: HE PERSONALIZE EXPERIENCES WITH YOU
SUMMARY: JESUS HAS A CALL ON YOUR LIFE
Faith comes by hearing. Col 1:28 So we tell others about Christ, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all the wisdom God has given us. We want to present them to God, perfect in their relationship to Christ.
Take care of the tools; Study the Word, Allow the Holy Spirit Guidance, put on the whole armor of God
Make Jesus the Master of your ship. Relationship, Fellowship. Partnership,Discipleship,Courtship
Trust Jesus for all things in abundant living
Reflect on the power and authority of Jesus with thanksgiving and gratefulness
Confess your sins daily, worship the Lord
Pray for the harvest. Ask the Lord to use you as a blessing to others
YOU ARE IMPORTANT TO JESUS HE WORKS TO DEVELOP A DEEPER RELATIONSHIP WITH YOU
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