KEEP IT SIMPLE

READING: JOHN 21:1-6

Verse 6: “And He said to them, ‘Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.’ So they cast, and now they were not able to draw it in because of the multitude of fish.’”

The verse above describes the manner in which Jesus appeared to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias following His resurrection. The Lord told them to cast their nets again after they had unsuccessfully fished all night long. Not knowing it was Jesus who instructed them, the disciples probably had the typical human response. “Why should we do that? We’ve already tried everything. Nothing is going to work.” As it may have been for the disciples, there are times when the Lord’s directions for our lives also don’t seem to be what we need. His expectations seem to lack wisdom. However, just as the disciples found their need to be met when they obeyed Jesus, so we will find it to be likewise in our lives. We are often not able to identify with His infinite wisdom. That is so simply because we are not infinite in our wisdom. What we have can’t touch what He has!! We are like the child who just can’t reach that cookie jar. Therefore, our best response is clear. We should not try to exceed our limits. We always ought to simply trust and obey. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.

RESPONSE

1. Consider whether you unnecessarily complicate matters in relating to the Lord.

2. When have you had excessive blessing like the disciples did?