The disciples had been out fishing all night and had not caught one fish.This was their way of making a living. They were tired and discouraged. Have you had a time like that? We all know what it's like to feel empty, discouraged, downcast and hopeless.

     The times the future looks bleak, when we keep trying, but nothing happens. We move through life with lethargy and a downcast spirit. What did Jesus tell the disciples?

When He had finished speaking, He said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and let down the nets for a catch.” Luke 5:4

     Jesus wants us to go a bit deeper, to try again, to persevere, to grow in patience. Did the disciples catch anything after their long night? They obeyed the Lord and their nets became full, so full they could not contain the catch!

     Are you ready to move into deeper waters? It may take awhile. You may go through some discouragement, but Jesus will fill your nets and give you just want you need to the very bottom of your soul.

Lord,

We don’t always understand the wait, the emptiness, the hard work, but You do. Keep us asking You what’s next, where to go, where to cast our nets. The deep waters are waiting.

Amen