Push Out into Deep Water

Have you noticed that God used many different things to accomplish his purposes? He used David’s sling, the jawbone of an ass to help Samson, an axe head, five loaves and two fishes, a cross and an empty tomb to mention a few things, He also used Peter’s boat.

I know that God can use you because you are like Peter’s boat mentioned in Luke 5:1-11
Peter’s boat was the scene of the miracle of a miraculous catch of fish

Luke 5:1-11 The Message (MSG)

^1-3 Once when he was standing on the shore of Lake Gennesaret, the crowd was pushing in on him to better hear the Word of God. He noticed two boats tied up. The fishermen had just left them and were out scrubbing their nets. He climbed into the boat that was Simon’s and asked him to put out a little from the shore. Sitting there, using the boat for a pulpit, he taught the crowd.

⁴ When he finished teaching, he said to Simon, “Push out into deep water and let your nets out for a catch.”

^5-7 Simon said, “Master, we’ve been fishing hard all night and haven’t caught even a minnow. But if you say so, I’ll let out the nets.” It was no sooner said than done—a huge haul of fish, straining the nets past capacity. They waved to their partners in the other boat to come help them. They filled both boats, nearly swamping them with the catch.

^8-10 Simon Peter, when he saw it, fell to his knees before Jesus. “Master, leave. I’m a sinner and can’t handle this holiness. Leave me to myself.” When they pulled in that catch of fish, awe overwhelmed Simon and everyone with him. It was the same with James and John, Zebedee’s sons, coworkers with Simon.

^10-11 Jesus said to Simon, “There is nothing to fear. From now on you’ll be fishing for men and women.” They pulled their boats up on the beach, left them, nets and all, and followed him.

All of the aforementioned did one thing outstanding and that was RELEASE. They all released whatsoever that was within them for the Master’s use.

Are you willing to release all unto Him today?

David released the sling and it killed Goliath,

Samson released the jawbone and it killed thousands,

The small kid released the five loaves of bread and two fishes and it fed thousands,

                                    

 

Peter released his boat for preaching and He caught many fish,

                                                                     

Jesus Christ released Himself and He won you and me into God’s Kingdom.

Your release is what will spurn God into action.

All He wants from you is your heart.

How far can you push your Boat for GOD’s Use? The further the boat goes, the bigger your catch becomes.