By Alberto Valdivia Cier
Luke 5:1-11
Jesus calls Peter to be a "fisher of men." Used as fishermen who had the apostle to compare with the spiritual task that he must comply. In this miracle of Jesus is revealed important principles concerning the spiritual fishing.
Fishing is often difficult and can lead to discouragement . The apostle and his friends were working all night and failed to catch anything, that the discouragement. Spiritual fishing is also difficult, has its moments of ups and downs, people harden their hearts and turn away from God and it is difficult to attract them to the gospel. We must trust the Lord and persist in the task. To fish successfully requires the action of God. Jesus helps fishermen to find fish. Similarly in the spiritual realm Jesus will lead us to find people prepared to receive the gospel, our task is to "cast the net in its name," so we must create opportunities for evangelism, the Lord will do the rest. We believe that the Lord will act in his time.
To fish successfully requires everyone to work together . Note that it is necessary to help get many fish. Spiritual fishing is not a task for one, if not all, therefore we must somehow engage in evangelism. Invite guests, hand out leaflets, sharing the gospel, pray for unbelievers, there is much to be done.
To fish successfully requires surrender to the Lord. Peter fell to his knees before the Lord and confessed his sins. To fulfill the Christian mission is necessary to give more of our lives to God. He will use us more as having more than us. However, delivery can be not only spiritual, it is necessary also give our time and dedication for him. Peter and the other disciples did not just fall on their knees, also left everything and followed him. May God and his work is a priority in our lives.
May God help us have a great "spiritual catch" for His glory. Amen
