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Jesus cares

He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t you any fish?” “No,” they answered. — John 21:5

God uses even our failure to get our attention and draw us closer to Him. In John 21 the disciples “went out in the boat, but…caught nothing all night. At dawn, Jesus was standing on the beach, but the disciples couldn’t see who he was. He called out, ‘Fellows, have you caught any fish?’ ‘No,’ they replied. Then he said, ‘Throw out your net on the right-hand side of the boat, and you’ll get some!’ So they did, and they couldn’t haul in the net because there were so many fish in it. Then the disciple Jesus loved said to Peter, ‘It’s the Lord!’” v3-7. There are some basic things that I want to draw our attention to. Firstly, Jesus can do what we can’t do. As long as we think we can handle things on our own, He will let us try. As long as what worked for us in the past is still working, we won’t reach for His help. It’s only when we run out of answers, we discover that we need help;Zec 4:6 'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the Lord Almighty. Secondly, God can do more than we can do. He told the disciples, “Throw out your net on the right-hand side of the boat, and you’ll get some!” It was difficult for them all through the night, but by obeying Him they entered a level of blessing and abundance they never dreamed possible. Thirdly God wants a relationship with us. Jesus ate with them at such an hour and even instructed Peter to “Take care of my sheep” Jn 21:17. Fishermen don’t take care of sheep shepherds do that! So, what just happened? Jesus introduced Peter to his true calling.

Let us not be afraid of our failures. Jesus is interested in them and he wants us to learn more about Him at such moments. Jesus cares.

PRAYER

Lord, as I face obstacles that seem impossible, show your power and give me victory. May I be steadfast. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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