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A Step at a Time

Luke 5:1-11

 

The patience of Jesus Christ is a wonder to behold. When He entered Peter’s boat, He knew just what He would do. But He had to deal with Peter a step at a time, just as He must deal with us. Note Christ’s commands to Peter:

Thrust out a little. Here Christ was asking for the fishing boat, and He converted it into a pulpit for preaching. It is likely that Peter sat in the boat with some impatience, wondering how long the sermon would last! Sometimes God moves us into trying situations just to get us to listen to His voice. Peter was a captive listener; he had nowhere else to go!

Launch out into the deep. The second command demanded more faith on Peter’s part, and it’s no wonder that he argued, “We’ve been fishing all night! It’s not likely we’ll catch fish at this hour!” But the Lord knew what He was doing. Peter had given Him the boat; now Jesus wanted the fishing nets. And when Peter obeyed, God blessed him with a record catch!

Follow Me! This was the supreme command, the one for which the first two were but preparation. Peter had thrust out a little and launched out into the deep; but now he had to “sell out” and give all to Christ. It was not enough to give Him the fishing boat and the fishing nets; Peter had to give Him the fisherman!

Jesus deals with us a step at a time, a command at a time, always leading to a supreme hour of faith and decision. If we obey Him in the little things of life, we will be ready when that “Follow Me!” sounds in our souls. Let Jesus lead you and use you a step at a time. 

From – “Thoughts for Men on the Move” by Warren Wiersbe