Thursday
1-5-17, Boring, Oregon
Today we
read Gen 12 – 15, Luke 5
S = Scripture O =
Observation A = Application P = Prayer SOAP
for the soul.
S. Luke 5:3-6 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. When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Now
go out where it is deeper and let down your nets, and you will catch many
fish." "Master," Simon replied, "we worked hard all last
night and didn't catch a thing. But if you say so, we'll try again." NLT
O. Obviously, these commercial
fishermen worked very hard for their living. Simon had worked all night
without snagging a single fish in his nets. He had to be thinking, “What does
this preacher know about fishing? I have been doing this all my life and know
when you just can’t catch a single one.” Simon says, “Okay, Jesus, I’ll do
it.” But he doesn’t say what he was thinking. “Jesus, it You knew what I
know… all the fish are on the other side of the lake today.”
A. We preachers are supposed to be
listening to Jesus when it comes to casting out the net. We preach a great
sermon. Hearts are touched. We look out at the congregation. We think we know
almost everyone inside the building. There are only a few visitors. And even
they all seem to look very well-dressed, religious, saved and sanctified. Maybe
we should save the altar-call for next time. But then Jesus whispers in our
ear, “Throw out the net for a special catch.” In my heart I may be thinking,
“But Lord, it is embarrassing to make a call when no one responds.”
P. Oh, Lord, help me to be sensitive to
Your still, small whisper. You know every heart. Your heart yearns for every
man and woman, boy and girl. Your Word says that You are “not willing
that any should perish.” That one little, insignificant “fish” may one day
become a great “fisherman of souls.” Amen.
Ralph
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