Luke 5:1-11

Luke 5:1-11

1. We should observe our Lord Jesus Christ's unwearied readiness for every good work.
2. We should observe what encouragement our Lord gives to unquestioning obedience.
3. We should observe how much a sense of God's presence abases man and makes him feel his sinfulness.
4. We should observe the mighty promise which Jesus holds out to Peter--"Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men”

"Where we are and as we are, in season of out of season, by one means or by another, by tongue or by pen, by speaking or by writing, let us strive to be ever working for God. But let us never stand still."

"We are to go straight forward when Jesus says, "go;" and do a thing boldly, unflinchingly, and decidedly, when Jesus says, "do it." We are to walk by faith and not by sight, and believe that what we don't see now to be right and reasonable, we shall see hereafter."

"Let us seek more and more to realize that without a mediator our thoughts of God can never be comfortable, and the more clearly we see God the more uncomfortable we must feel... Outside of Christ, God is a consuming fire. In Christ, He is a reconciled Father."

"Let us pray daily for all ministers that they may be true successors of Peter and his brethren, that they may preach the same full and free Gospel which they preached, and live the same holy lives which they lived. These are the only ministers who will ever prove successful fishermen."

Questions:

1. In what are we working toward in furthering the Kingdom of God? Are we hindered by inconvenient situations and if so, what could be done instead?

2. When a thing is clear, even if difficult, are we like Peter and obey or do we question and procrastinate? When is the last time we did a clear command boldly, unflinchingly, and decidedly?

3. What do we know about the fear of the Lord? Do we feel comfortable when around God, or are we growing in awareness of the greatness of God and our need for Jesus Christ?

4. Do we pray that our pastor, and the pastors in churches around us, may preach the full and free Gospel and to live holy lives for the glory of God? If not, will you start today?