Daily Word Of God
Luke 5:4b-11
Jesus said to Simon, ‘Put out into deep water and pay out your nets for a catch.’ Simon replied, ‘Master, we worked hard all night long and caught nothing, but if you say so, I will pay out the nets.’ And when they had done this they netted such a huge number of fish that their nets began to tear, so they signalled to their companions in the other boat to come and help them; when these came, they filled both boats to sinking point.
When Simon Peter saw this he fell at the knees of Jesus saying, ‘Leave me, Lord; I am a sinful man.’ For he and all his companions were completely awestruck at the catch they had made; so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were Simon’s partners. But Jesus said to Simon, ‘Do not be afraid; from now on it is people you will be catching.’ Then, bringing their boats back to land they left everything and followed him.
Today's Pointers on God's Word
As you read the passage what words, phases or meanings caught your attention?
- Peter and his friends work all night, but did not catch any fish. But when Peter trustingly obeys Jesus, the power and glory of God are revealed through the great catch of fish that was beyond all expectation.
- At our Baptism, God calls us to make Him known. Do we fear rejection, persecution or ridicule? Have no fear. When we do God’s Will and live in His ways, we too will be blessed beyond all expectations.
- Pray for the inspiration and courage to spread the Good News. Live the Gospel values joyfully in your daily life. Share the Light of Christ with family, friends and co-workers.