Are We Preparing Ourselves?

Luke 5:6 says, "...And their net brake..." It's wise to have safety nets such as; savings, insurance and investments. Rainy days come unexpectedly. But - what we are we doing to prepare for success? God says He can open the windows of heaven and pour out His blessings so great, will you be able to handle them? Are we preparing ourselves for greater things, or just settling for the status quo?

After fishing all night without success, Jesus said to Peter, "Launch out into the deep and let down your nets". Explaining that the fish wern't biting, Peter says, "Nevertheless at Thy Word I will let down the net". Notice that Jesus used nets (plural) and Peter used net (singular). Jesus was thinking bigger than Peter was! That night they caught so many fish that, "...their net brake..." They then had to ask for the other boat to come and help them bring in the catch. Then both boats were so full that they began to sink. When Simon saw it, he fell at the feet of Jesus. Peter needed more than one net and one boat to handle what God had in mind.

If we are praying for success, are we then taking the necessary steps to prepare ourselves for it? Are we furthering our education? Are we sharpening our skills, talents & gifts? Are we developing new ways of doing things? Are we open to working with others? Are we willing to fall at the feet of Jesus, acknowledging Him as the our source of all blessing, and Lord of our life?


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