Deep Water Catch

February 7

(Luke 5:6 NIV) “When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break.”

(Acts 2:36-41 NIV) ““Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." {37} When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" {38} Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. {39} The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off--for all whom the Lord our God will call." {40} With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, "Save yourselves from this corrupt generation." {41} Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.””

At the prompting of Jesus, Peter headed out into deep water. Christ took him there because that’s where the fish were… that is where the big catch was to be found. Heading out into deep water can produce some anxiety, but it’s still where we find the big catch. If we won’t leave the shallows, we are doomed to be small time fishers of men. The big catch is out there in the deep water… out there where we can’t touch bottom… out there where it takes faith to go. Has your Christian walk been less than fruitful? Perhaps it’s because you have refused to leave the shallows. Think about it. What calls to minister have you turned down? What opportunities to witness have you declined? What places have you refused to go because you preferred safety and security? God has something bigger for you. Don’t miss it. The fish are out in the deep water. -- Friar Tuck’s Word of the Day