Catch of Fish
‘Now go where it is deeper, and let down your net to catch some fish’ -Luke 5:4
Go out where it is deeper. Miracles often occur when we are out of our depth. If we have everything under control, why would we need a miracle? Peter and the other fishermen had already tried to catch fish in their own strength and effort, yet failed, “Master,” Simon Peter replied, “we worked hard all last night and didn’t catch a thing. But if you say so, I’ll let the nets down again”
However, this time things were different – following on from obeying Jesus’ instructions, ‘their nets were so full of fish they began to tear! A shout for help brought their partners in the other boat, and soon both boats were filled with fish and on the verge of sinking’ -Luke 5:5-7
They experienced a miracle in the midst of what might have been an ordinary day. They were going about their normal occupation, fishing. It was their day job, but Jesus entered the picture and they listened to His instruction.
Have you experienced any miracles in your day-to-day life?
If not – it might be time to let Jesus step into your boat!
Have you invited Jesus into your day-to-day activities? Do you listen to his instructions as you go about your daily routine?
This miracle with fish marked the beginning of a 3.5 year adventure with Jesus.
Like miraculous bookends, Jesus performs a similar miracle at the end of their journey with Him- He works another fish miracle in John 21:6-13 and this time they catch 153 large fish!
On the first occasion two boats were filled with fish. On the second occasion, they couldn’t haul in the net because there were so many fish in it – but this time they were large fish! The quality of miracle worked through your life is able to increase as you continually trust in God and partner with him in your daily work life!
Water into Wine
We are now in the setting of a wedding (John 2:1-11). The wine supply ran out during the festivities. Jesus’ mother told him, ‘They have no more wine’. His reply is revealing on many level, ‘Dear woman, that’s not our problem. My time has not yet come’
Problems are great catalysts for miracles – particularly problems we are not able to solve without God’s help! God can use a miracle to solve either a problem you have or use you to perform a miracle where others have a problem and are in need of a solution.
Miracles often occur at just the right moment – it’s good to understand the timing. But the most important aspect of working miracles is what Mary told the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”
The wine that Jesus miraculously provided was the best kind – the most expensive wine.
So we’ve seen how Jesus works miracles in the workplace and at a wedding…
An abundance of fish and wine!
Have you experienced a miracle in a social setting like a wedding, party or at someone’s home?
Unfruitful Fig-Tree
We now turn our attention to one more story. This one is a bit different to the previous two.
One morning when Jesus was hungry he noticed a fig tree beside the road. He went over to see if there were any figs, but there were only leaves. Then he said to it, ‘May you never bear fruit again!’ and immediately the fig tree withered up’
The disciples were amazed when they saw this and asked, ‘How did the fig tree wither so quickly?’
[See the full story here: Matt 21:18-22]
From stories of abundance, we come to a story where there’s a lack of fruit (figs). But Jesus deals with that situation. When Jesus is present and requesting fruit, there will be no lack.
Jesus told them, ‘I tell you the truth, if you have faith and don’t doubt, you can do things like this and much more. You can even say to this mountain, “May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,” and it will happen. You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it’
How much faith do you have to ‘do things like this and much more?’
Jesus said, ‘If you have faith and don’t doubt, you can pray for anything, and you will receive it!’
That’s quite a promise!
What are you asking Jesus for right now?
My Ordinary Miracle
One day in 2024, I was getting ready to go on a mission trip. I was out and about and as I glanced at the floor I saw an envelope near my feet. I sensed the Holy Spirit say to me to pick up the envelope. When I picked it up, I looked inside and there was £105 in cash inside the envelope. Throughout 2024, I went away on a short mission trip over a weekend period approx once-a-month and each trip cost approximately £100. So when I saw the cash I asked God, ‘What shall I do with this?’ I checked to see if anyone was around who may have been looking for some missing money – but there was no-one. I then sensed God say to me, ‘This is my provision for your mission trip!’
Have you got miracles to share of what Jesus has done for you or through you?
