“When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at your word I will let down the net.” And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking.” Luke 5:4-6 NKJV
(The term “fishing” is to be understood in this outline as a metaphor for “intentional evangelism” as indicated in Luke 5:10)
I. Jesus Still Intends for Us to Fish!
- His plan has never changed.
- His purpose has never changed.
- His passion has never change.
II. Lack of Results is No Reason to Quit!
- The fish are not all dead. (Its not too late)
- The fish still have the same nature. (Sin is still the problem)
- The fish are still catchable.
III. Fish Because He Said So!
- Your attitude toward fishing largely determines whether you will fish, not the size of the catch.
- His word is more important than our ability.
- Our obedience is the key.
IV. You Cannot Predict What May Happen!
- Where yesterday there was nothing, today may be a net full.
- Where yesterday a friend was hardened, today he may be broken.
- Today you may be the only Believer in your circle of influence. Tomorrow God may use you to take an unimaginable catch!
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