The Miracle Catch of Fish
Simon answered Jesus saying, “Master,” not even knowing Him. Simon Peter called Jesus such attesting to His great authority. Maybe Simon had heard about Jesus’ prior miracles. Simon’s obedience was astounding to listen to Jesus, without even knowing Him. Firstly when Jesus requested to use his boat and secondly when Jesus suggested he cast his net again. Simon treated Jesus with respect, having not known Him. If you’re obedient to what God says to do, then you’ll reap an abundance.
Jesus, the Healer
Jesus’ response to the disciples including Simon’s response to this great miracle of fish is so profound. Peter, James & John left all to follow Him, because of one astounding miracle. Now they would be catching men instead of fish.
The leprous man fell at Jesus feet, Peter, falls at Jesus feet. Though we can come to the throne boldly, we still have to have reverent humility toward God. His healing was meant to be a testimony to others, namely the priests, of what Jesus can not only do for us, but for all.
Even when massive crowds ran after Him, He took time for them, but also valued time in the quiet. We can’t let people running after us seem like interruptions to our private prayer life and on the other side of that, we can’t let people drain us and deliberately interrupt our prayer lives. Everything we do in love toward others is an act of worship to God.
Many people that could have been in the situation of the paralyzed man and his friends would probably have come back due to the large crowd. However, their faith was incredibly strong, and because of their faith, Jesus healed.
Jesus Calls Matthew to Follow Him
Levi was in a profession to which many hated him, yet Jesus did not look at his job title, Jesus looked at his heart.
Summary
Obedience & blind trust yield great abundance – Sister Terita, 5-7
What lengths will you go to for what you need – Sister livy 19-20
Follow Jesus in spite of your self or sins, 10
Be willing to give up your comfort for Christ, 11
Approach God with humility, 8, 12
Let your healing be a testimony, 14
Press into the word of God, 1
Christ alone can make you clean, 12-13
Take time to commune with God, 16
Can Jesus use your boat?, 3
