#26 Luke 5:4-11 Put Out Into Deep Water
On July 4, 2021 by Amy BurginJoy:
Episode#26 Luke 5:4-11
Welcome
Amy:
Welcome to The Christgazing Podcast. We are so glad you’re here. I’m Amy Burgin.
Joy:
I’m Joy Burgin
Amy:
Christgazing is the act of looking steadily and intently at Christ. This podcast is for those of us who want to know him more. Each week we savor one passage from the Bible as Joy reads it several times and creates stillness after each reading to consider who God is, what he values, what he desires, what he is doing, and who we are to him.
We are in a series that takes us through the book of Luke focusing on the words Jesus spoke, the words many Bibles print in red letters. In this episode, we’re stepping into Luke chapter 5 where Jesus calls his first disciples. Starting in verse 1, we find Jesus standing at the Lake of Gennesaret teaching the word of God. People crowded around him to listen. Jesus saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. He got into a boat owned by Simon and asked Simon to put it out a little from shore. Then, Jesus sat down and taught the people from the boat. Joy will pick up from there.
Pour Out Your Heart to God
Amy:
Before she does, take the next minute to pour out your heart to God whether it be thanksgiving, frustration, forgiveness, anger, fear, or peace. Whatever is on your mind, name it and bring to the Lord right now.
What Does This Passage Say About God?
Joy:
I’m going to read today’s passage two times. As I read, consider the question, What does this passage say about God? What does he desire?
Luke 5:4-11 Jesus said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.”
Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.”When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.
When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken, and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners.
Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.” So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.
Again?
Luke 5:4-11 Jesus said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.”
Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.”When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.
When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken, and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners.
Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.” So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.
Take the next few moments to answer the question, what does this passage tell you about God?
[Pause and know]
What Does This Passage Say About People?
Joy:
As I read the scripture again, consider the question: What does this passage tell you about people?
Luke 5:4-11 Jesus said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.”
Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.”When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.
When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken, and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners.
Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.” So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.
Take the next minute to answer the question, “what does this passage tell you about people?”
[Pause and know]
Lord, What Would You Have Me Know or Do Today?
Joy:
As I read for the last time, ask God the question, “Lord, what would you have me know or do today in response to this passage?”
Luke 5:4-11 Jesus said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.”
Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.”When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.
When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken, and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners.
Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.” So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.
Take time to ask God, “Lord, what would have me know or do today?”
Blessing
Joy:
Christgazer, the Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. May you keep your face turned toward Jesus today, hear his direction, obey and be astonished.
One Response
Amy:
Jesus told Simon, “Put out into deep water.” The longer I walk with God, the more I come to know his commands as invitations to be included in and amazed by his astonishing work.
It’s simple. Pray, obey, and be amazed.
Closing
Amy:
You can find a transcript to this episode and a transcript to all our episodes at amyburgin.com. Joy and I will be back again next week to go Christgazing together. Until then, we leave you with our familiar closing we don’t want to forget, when you put your trust in Christ, you are one in whom he dwells and delights, a dearly loved child of God. You are royalty in his strong and unshakeable kingdom. Though trouble abounds, Christ prevails and so do you.
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