Genesis 11-14; Luke 5

The commands of scripture may seem at times, like an exercise in futility. Here in Luke 5, the ‘fishermen’ (disciples) were fishing all night. The fishermen were done, their efforts unrewarded, when a carpenter told them that he knew a better way to fish and that if they threw their nets out in another place they would have better results. This was seemingly arrogant advice from a nail driver. But, this wasn’t just any nail driver – this carpenter was the Son of God. It wasn’t about fish but about knowing that Jesus would make them “Fishers of Men”. The most amazing part was not the net filled with fish, but that these experienced fishermen did what the carpenter told them too. In my life, I have come to many dead ends after futile efforts cost me unnecessary toil and strife because I wasn’t listening to the Lord’s directions. So if you are tired of spinning your wheels, laboring and toiling with very little results – stop, before you get started, and take a moment to wait on the “Carpenters” directions.

Pastor Rick

Tomorrows Reading: Genesis 15-17; Luke 6