“He said, ‘Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.’ When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish.” (John 21:6 NIV)
The disciples had been fishing all night without much luck. Then Jesus tells them to throw the net on the right side of the boat, and suddenly there is an abundance of fish. I’m sure that the disciples were not throwing their net on only one side of the boat all night! No, they were probably trying all different spots on the lake. Fishing is what they did for a living--they must have known all the best techniques and good locations. So, why the sudden change in their productivity? This time, Jesus was involved in the venture.
We spend our lives striving at school, at our jobs, and in relationships. We try every technique that is known to man. We become so obsessed with our work that we forget for whom we work. Our productivity remains limited unless we are willing to listen to Jesus. When attempting any task, we can choose to follow our own agenda or God’s plan. When we focus on God, He redirects our thoughts--clarifying our purpose and strengthening the intimate bond between us and Him. The result is spiritual productivity, which is much more valuable than worldly gain.
Lord, may we look for You, talk to You, and seek Your input. If you put something in our hearts, help us to follow through. Remind us that we work for YOU.
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